Pronunciation: /ˈmɪniətʃər/

Definitions of miniature

noun a very small painting, esp. a portrait, on ivory or vellum

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a miniature toy car for my nephew.

A2 She collects miniature versions of famous landmarks.

B1 The artist created a beautiful miniature painting of a landscape.

B2 The museum had a special exhibit featuring miniature models of historical buildings.

C1 The intricate details on the miniature dollhouse were truly impressive.

C2 The miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower was crafted with precision and skill.

adjective being on a very small scale

Example Sentences

A1 I have a miniature toy car.

A2 She collects miniature figurines of animals.

B1 The artist created a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower.

B2 The museum features a collection of miniature paintings.

C1 The intricate details on the miniature model ship are impressive.

C2 The miniature village was meticulously crafted with precision and skill.

Examples of miniature in a Sentence

formal The artist spent hours meticulously creating a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower.

informal I found a cute miniature version of my favorite car at the toy store.

slang Check out this tiny, cool miniature house I got for my doll collection!

figurative The teacher described the bacteria as miniature invaders taking over the body.

Grammatical Forms of miniature

past tense

miniatured

plural

miniatures

comparative

more miniature

superlative

most miniature

present tense

miniatures

future tense

will miniature

perfect tense

have miniatures

continuous tense

is miniaturing

singular

miniature

positive degree

miniature

infinitive

to miniature

gerund

miniaturing

participle

miniatured

Origin and Evolution of miniature

First Known Use: 1580 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'miniature' originated from the Latin word 'miniare' which means 'to color with red lead'. It was used in medieval manuscripts to describe small paintings or illustrations.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'miniature' expanded its meaning to refer to anything that is small in size, not just limited to paintings or illustrations.