Miniature (en. Miniature)

/mi.nja.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Small image or model that represents something in a reduced scale.

She has a collection of miniature animals.

Elle a une collection de miniatures d'animaux.

Style of painting or illumination on small surfaces.

The art of miniature was highly valued in the Middle Ages.

L'art de la miniature était très prisé au Moyen Âge.

Object or artifact of reduced size.

This miniature of a castle is magnificent.

Cette miniature de château est magnifique.

From Latin 'miniatura', meaning 'dark red color' used for illumination.

scale miniature

A reduced version that respects proportions.

miniature à l'échelle

art of miniature

Artistic technique involving the creation of small works of art.

art de la miniature

miniature model

Representation on a small scale, often used in architecture.

maquette miniature

miniaturization

Process of reducing the size of an object or device.

miniaturisation

miniaturist

Artist specialized in creating miniatures.

miniaturiste

miniatureland

An exhibition space for scaled-down models.

miniatureland

Small, cute, or attractive object.

This little keychain is really an adorable miniature.

Ce petit porte-clés est vraiment une miniature adorable.

A small version of a well-known product.

I bought a miniature of my favorite car.

J'ai acheté une miniature de ma voiture préférée.