miniature

/ˈmɪnɪtʃər/

/ˈmɪnjətʃə/

Other forms: miniatures

Things that are miniature are teeny tiny versions of something else. Think miniature poodle. Unless you don't like small dogs. Then think miniature footballs. Aww, cute.

When something is a miniature, it is like it has been shrunk down in size. It's not just small, it's a small replica of something else. If you made a dollhouse that was a scale representation of your own house, it would be a miniature of your home. It would also be a little weird.

Definitions of miniature

1. adjective

   being on a very small scale
   “a miniature camera”

   synonyms:

   little, small

   limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
2. noun

   a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
   synonyms: toy

   type of:

   copy

   a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
3. noun

   painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
   synonyms: illumination

   type of:

   painting, picture

   graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface