Miniature
/ˈmɪnətʃər,ˈmɪnətʃʊr/adjective
Much smaller than usual or normal size.
They bought a miniature version of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir.
Often appears as...
- miniature version
- miniature model
noun
A representation or imitation of something that is a much smaller size.
She collects miniature cars for fun.
Often appears as...
- collection of miniatures
- miniature painting
noun
A small painting, especially a portrait, on ivory or vellum, usually extremely detailed.
The museum has a collection of 16th-century miniatures.
Often appears as...
- portrait miniature
- miniature on ivory
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Much smaller than usual or normal size.
They bought a miniature version of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir.
Often appears as...
- miniature version
- miniature model
noun
A representation or imitation of something that is a much smaller size.
She collects miniature cars for fun.
Often appears as...
- collection of miniatures
- miniature painting
noun
A small painting, especially a portrait, on ivory or vellum, usually extremely detailed.
The museum has a collection of 16th-century miniatures.
Often appears as...
- portrait miniature
- miniature on ivory
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Size Comparison
Use 'miniature' to contrast with the regular size of objects to highlight their tininess.
They loved the miniature elephant next to the full-sized statue.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Functional
'Miniature' objects are often non-functional and made for decoration or collection.
The miniature train set on the shelf is just for display.
Pro Tip 3/3Endearment Factor
Calling something 'miniature' can convey affection or endearment due to its cute smallness.
Her miniature poodle is so adorable that everyone loves it.
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Soon We'll Cure Diseases...
I've talked a lot about models. I began this talk with models. So let me end with some thoughts about model building. That's what we do as scientists. You know, when an architect builds a model, he or she is trying to show you a world in miniature. But when a scientist is building a model,
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This thought experiment...
As the particle travels through the rows of miniature figures, complicated interference patterns will develop in the probability distribution, making it even more difficult to accurately predict its position. And here’s where your advanced physics degree can finally come in
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Police Confirmed UFO...
this miniature golf course and also the go kart track out here that certain morning I happen to look over into the sky to the northeast and I seen a very very bright light up there like a very bright store and then I said well that's
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The microbial jungles...
to form vast communities known as biofilms. Natural biofilms are like miniature jungles filled with many kinds of microbes from across the web of life. Bacteria and archaea mingle with other microbes like algae, fungi, and protozoa,
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How I made the ultimate...
miniature war games science fiction films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting bigger and bigger eventually any of like
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4 Adorable Animals That...
although they look just like a miniature version of the African river hippo pygmy hippos in fact have many different features they lead a semi-aquatic lifestyle but are much less adapted to water their feet are less webbed and
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This Plant Traps its...
from miniature versions to huge giants which take on much larger prey some have been found which have stems up to six meters long whilst others have traps which are more than 40 centimeters deep and can hold
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5 Reasons Ants Are...
miniature warriors to defend his fruit they'll eat any pests and by tying these strings between mango trees mr boonchu helps the ants get to new
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Top 5 Slithering Snake...
the female extrudes her eggs onto the underside of a leaf each protected within its own miniature pool
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Parenthood Is Tough For...
this miniature world has it's very own miniature squirrel sized monkey a golden
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Soon We'll Cure Diseases...
I've talked a lot about models. I began this talk with models. So let me end with some thoughts about model building. That's what we do as scientists. You know, when an architect builds a model, he or she is trying to show you a world in miniature. But when a scientist is building a model,
Video examples
This thought experiment...
As the particle travels through the rows of miniature figures, complicated interference patterns will develop in the probability distribution, making it even more difficult to accurately predict its position. And here’s where your advanced physics degree can finally come in
Video examples
Police Confirmed UFO...
this miniature golf course and also the go kart track out here that certain morning I happen to look over into the sky to the northeast and I seen a very very bright light up there like a very bright store and then I said well that's
Video examples
The microbial jungles...
to form vast communities known as biofilms. Natural biofilms are like miniature jungles filled with many kinds of microbes from across the web of life. Bacteria and archaea mingle with other microbes like algae, fungi, and protozoa,
Video examples
How I made the ultimate...
miniature war games science fiction films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting bigger and bigger eventually any of like
Video examples
4 Adorable Animals That...
although they look just like a miniature version of the African river hippo pygmy hippos in fact have many different features they lead a semi-aquatic lifestyle but are much less adapted to water their feet are less webbed and
Video examples
This Plant Traps its...
from miniature versions to huge giants which take on much larger prey some have been found which have stems up to six meters long whilst others have traps which are more than 40 centimeters deep and can hold
Video examples
5 Reasons Ants Are...
miniature warriors to defend his fruit they'll eat any pests and by tying these strings between mango trees mr boonchu helps the ants get to new
Video examples
Top 5 Slithering Snake...
the female extrudes her eggs onto the underside of a leaf each protected within its own miniature pool
Video examples
Parenthood Is Tough For...
this miniature world has it's very own miniature squirrel sized monkey a golden
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Quote examples
Meg Wolitzer
American Writer
When you're writing, it's so absorbing. It's like a drop cloth goes over you, and the world outside falls away, but you do have a miniature version of the world, your own world, that you actually have some control over. I love to work.
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James Cameron
American Director
I don't use film cameras. I don't do visual effects the same way. We don't use miniature models; it's all CG now, creating worlds in CG. It's a completely different toolset. But the rules of storytelling are the same.
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Olivia Wilde
American Actress
I love kids with a passion I usually reserve for hot cheese, miniature chairs, and Prince concerts, but I feel no stress to reproduce simply because of a fear of withering eggs.
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Emily Martin
American Scientist
When we anthropomorphize the egg and sperm, when we turn them into a miniature bride and groom complete with personalities, what effect does this have on abortion legislation?
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Jon Favreau
American Actor
King Kong,' especially the first two acts of it, is a really good example of the use of miniatures mixed with digital characters and how convincing it was.
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David Linley
British Royalty
I must have made 20 different bicycles in my life; bicycle parts are like works of art in miniature.
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Albert Pike
American Lawyer
One man is equivalent to all Creation. One man is a World in miniature.
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Douglas Trumbull
American Director
I think miniatures are still superior to a lot of computer graphics.
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Stanley Elkin
American Novelist
Plot is to literature what individual holes are to miniature golf.
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Mohsin Hamid
Pakistani Writer
I'd rather create a miniature painting than a Taj Mahal of a book.
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Meg Wolitzer
American Writer
When you're writing, it's so absorbing. It's like a drop cloth goes over you, and the world outside falls away, but you do have a miniature version of the world, your own world, that you actually have some control over. I love to work.
Quote examples
James Cameron
American Director
I don't use film cameras. I don't do visual effects the same way. We don't use miniature models; it's all CG now, creating worlds in CG. It's a completely different toolset. But the rules of storytelling are the same.
Quote examples
Olivia Wilde
American Actress
I love kids with a passion I usually reserve for hot cheese, miniature chairs, and Prince concerts, but I feel no stress to reproduce simply because of a fear of withering eggs.
Quote examples
Emily Martin
American Scientist
When we anthropomorphize the egg and sperm, when we turn them into a miniature bride and groom complete with personalities, what effect does this have on abortion legislation?
Quote examples
Jon Favreau
American Actor
King Kong,' especially the first two acts of it, is a really good example of the use of miniatures mixed with digital characters and how convincing it was.
Quote examples
David Linley
British Royalty
I must have made 20 different bicycles in my life; bicycle parts are like works of art in miniature.
Quote examples
Albert Pike
American Lawyer
One man is equivalent to all Creation. One man is a World in miniature.
Quote examples
Douglas Trumbull
American Director
I think miniatures are still superior to a lot of computer graphics.
Quote examples
Stanley Elkin
American Novelist
Plot is to literature what individual holes are to miniature golf.
Quote examples
Mohsin Hamid
Pakistani Writer
I'd rather create a miniature painting than a Taj Mahal of a book.
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