in miniature

in min·i·a·ture

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in min-ee-uh-cher, -choo r, min-uh-cher]
- /ɪn ˈmɪn i ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, ˈmɪn ə tʃər/
- /ɪn ˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in min-ee-uh-cher, -choo r, min-uh-cher]
- /ɪn ˈmɪn i ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, ˈmɪn ə tʃər/

Definitions of in miniature words

adverb in miniature on a smaller scale 1
phrase in miniature If you describe one thing as another thing in miniature, you mean that it is much smaller in size or scale than the other thing, but is otherwise exactly the same. 0
noun in miniature on a small scale 0
noun in miniature on a small scale; greatly reduced 0

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in miniature popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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