miniature applies to an exactly proportioned reproduction on a very small scale.

MINIATURE definition: a representation or image of something on a small or reduced scale. See examples of miniature used in a sentence.

MINIATURE definition: 1. used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object: 2. a very small painting…. Learn more.

in miniature, of a reduced size; on a small scale: a terrarium resembling a jungle in miniature.

Miniature is used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger. ...miniature roses. He looked like a miniature version of his …

There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word miniature, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Fine Art the art of executing such a painting. an illumination in an illuminated manuscript or book. Idioms in miniature, in a reduced size; on a small scale: The zoo exhibition offered a jungle in miniature. adj. …

A miniature is a reduced scale or smaller version of an object, often precisely scaled down from its original size. It can refer to anything from toys, to models of buildings, replicas of art, or even a …

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When something is referred to as miniature, it implies that it has been carefully and intricately scaled down, often retaining the fine details and proportions of the original object.