miniaturized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃəraɪzd/
KK: /ˈmɪniətʃəraɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Referring to something that has been made smaller in size, often to a scale that is much smaller than the original.
Example
The artist created a miniaturized model of the famous building.
Conversation
Have you seen the new miniaturized models of those robots?
Yeah, they're really impressive and so cute!
I know, right? I love how they created miniaturized versions of the original designs.
It's amazing what technology can do these days.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diminutive
tiny
small
Antonyms
enlarged
huge
massive
verb
Definition
To make something smaller in size, often to a miniature version of the original.
Example
The engineers miniaturized the device so it could fit in a pocket.
Tense Forms
Past: miniaturized
Past Participle: miniaturized
Conversation
Did you see the new models they miniaturized for the exhibition?
Yeah, they look amazing! It's incredible how small they can make things now.
I know, right? I can't believe they miniaturized that entire engine.
Root Explanation
Miniaturized → It is formed from "miniature" (from Latin *minutus*, meaning small) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "miniaturized" means made small or reduced in size.
Memory Tip
Think of something being made "small" (from "minutus") — that's why miniaturized means to make something small.
Visually Confused Words
misnatured
naturize