miniature

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/
/ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.

2 Definition

A small version of something; a model of reduced scale.

Example Sentences
  • There was a miniature of a whaling ship in a glass bottle over the mantlepiece.
3 Definition

A small, highly detailed painting, a portrait miniature.

4 Definition

The art of painting such highly detailed miniature works.

5 Definition

An illustration in an illuminated manuscript.

6 Definition

A musical composition which is short in duration.

Example Sentences
  • Sacha composed a miniature for strings as a final project at the conservatory.
7 Definition

A chess game which is concluded with very few moves.

8 Definition

A token in a game representing a unit or character.

Example Sentences
  • Jack had dozens of miniatures of Napoleonic footsoldiers painted in detailed period regalia for his wargames.
9 Definition

Lettering in red; rubric distinction.

10 Definition

A particular feature or trait.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make smaller than normal; to reproduce in miniature.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Smaller than normal.

Example Sentences
  • I find miniature dogs annoying; they seem to yap more than full-size dogs.