Miniatures — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmi-nē-ə-ˌchu̇r/ min·i·a·ture

Meaning & Definition of Miniatures

Miniatures (noun)

  1. a copy on a much reduced scale
  2. something small of its kind
  3. a painting in an illuminated book or manuscript

Miniatures (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size

    "a diorama filled with miniatures of town buildings as they looked in the 19th century"

    similar: models
    related: carbon copies, carbons, clones, copies, dummies, dupes, duplicates, duplications, facsimiles, imitations, mocks, reduplications, replicas, replications, reproductions, dwarfs, midgets, minis, pocket editions, pygmies
    near: archetypes, originals, prototypes, blowups, enlargements

Related Entry: Miniature (noun)

Miniature is a different word from Miniatures. The synonyms below are for miniature, not for miniatures.

  1. an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size

    "a diorama filled with miniatures of town buildings as they looked in the 19th century"

    similar: model
    related: carbon, carbon copy, clone, copy, dummy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, mock, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction, dwarf, midget, mini, pocket edition, pygmy
    near: archetype, original, prototype, blowup, enlargement

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Miniatures

The most common words with a similar meaning to Miniatures:

models

Related Words for Miniatures

carbon copies, carbons, clones, copies, dummies, dupes, duplicates, duplications, facsimiles, imitations, mocks, reduplications, replicas, replications, reproductions, dwarfs, midgets, minis, pocket editions, pygmies

Near Antonyms of Miniatures

archetypes, originals, prototypes, blowups, enlargements

Word Forms of Miniatures

Derived words: miniaturist (noun), miniaturistic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Miniatures

Italian miniatura art of illuminating a manuscript, from Medieval Latin, from Latin miniatus, past participle of miniare to color with minium, from minium red lead

First known use: circa 1586

Frequently Asked Questions about Miniatures

What does "Miniatures" mean?

"Miniatures" means a copy on a much reduced scale. As a noun, it is defined as: a copy on a much reduced scale.

What is another word for "Miniatures"?

Other words for "Miniatures" include models. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Miniatures" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Miniatures"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Miniatures". Common alternatives include models.

How do you use "Miniatures" in a sentence?

Examples of "Miniatures" in a sentence: "a diorama filled with miniatures of town buildings as they looked in the 19th century".

Is "Miniatures" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Miniatures" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Miniatures"?

"Miniatures" is pronounced /ˈmi-nē-ə-ˌchu̇r/ and divided into syllables as min·i·a·ture.

What is the origin of the word "Miniatures"?

"Miniatures" comes from Italian miniatura art of illuminating a manuscript, from Medieval Latin, from Latin miniatus, past participle of miniare to color with minium, from minium red lead. First known use: circa 1586.

What is another word for "Miniatures" meaning "an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size"?

When "Miniatures" (noun) means an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size, synonyms include models.