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How do you spell Miniature?

Correct spelling

miniature

MINI + ATURE. There's an I after the N and before the A.

Why is miniature spelled this way?

From Latin miniare, to color with red lead. MINIUM (red lead). Miniature originally described small painted illustrations in manuscripts, colored with red pigment. The meaning shifted from colored to small.

Common misspellings of miniature

minatureminituremineatureminaiture

Example

She collects miniature figurines.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "miniature". MINI + ATURE. There's an I after the N and before the A.
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