Definitions for: Miniature


[n] copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size
[n] painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
[adj] being on a very small scale; "a miniature camera"



Webster (1913) Definition: Min"i*a*ture (?; 277), n. [It. miniatura, fr. L.
miniare. See Miniate, v.,Minium.]
1. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in
medi[ae]val manuscripts; in modern times, any very small
painting, especially a portrait.

2. Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.

3. Lettering in red; rubric distinction. [Obs.]

4. A particular feature or trait. [Obs.] --Massinger.


Min"i*a*ture, a.
Being on a small; much reduced from the reality; as, a
miniature copy.


Min"i*a*ture, v. t.
To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small
scale.

Synonyms: illumination, little, small, toy

See Also: copy, painting, picture

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