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Definition of miniaturize

miniaturize

/ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃɚˌaɪz/
(UK: miniaturise)
min · i · a · tur · ize
Adjective:miniaturized
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Past Simple:miniaturized
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Past Participle:miniaturized
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Present Participle:miniaturizing
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miniaturize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To design, manufacture, or make something on a very small or reduced scale, especially electronic or mechanical equipment.

Example

"Engineers continue to miniaturize computer chips to create lighter and more portable devices."

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• Rhymes for miniaturize

• Nearby Words

minho
mini
miniature
miniaturize
minibar
minibeast
minibike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from 'miniature' plus the suffix '-ize'. The root 'miniature' comes from Italian 'miniatura', ultimately from Latin 'miniare' (to color with red lead, used in illuminating small manuscript letters), which later became associated with Latin 'minimus' (smallest).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miniaturize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miniaturize
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