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[ˈmɪnɪtʃə], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- very small of its kind
(e.g: children dressed as miniature adults)
Phrases:
- in miniature
Origin
:
late 16th century: from Italian miniatura, via medieval Latin from Latin miniare ‘rubricate, illuminate’, from minium ‘red lead, vermilion’ (used to mark particular words in manuscripts)
[ˈmɪnɪtʃə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a thing that is much smaller than normal, especially a small replica or model
(e.g: seven full-size car bodies and three miniatures were used)
Phrases:
- in miniature
Origin
:
late 16th century: from Italian miniatura, via medieval Latin from Latin miniare ‘rubricate, illuminate’, from minium ‘red lead, vermilion’ (used to mark particular words in manuscripts)
[ˈmɪnɪtʃə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- represent on a smaller scale
(e.g: she saw her own reflection miniatured)
Phrases:
- in miniature
Origin
:
late 16th century: from Italian miniatura, via medieval Latin from Latin miniare ‘rubricate, illuminate’, from minium ‘red lead, vermilion’ (used to mark particular words in manuscripts)
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