Microcosm (Noun)
Meaning
A miniature model of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The dollhouse served as a microcosm of the real house, with intricate furniture and decorations.
- The architect built a microcosm of the proposed skyscraper to study its structural integrity.
- The model village was a microcosm of medieval England, complete with tiny churches and marketplaces.
- The aquarium was a microcosm of the ocean, teeming with marine life and coral formations.
- The diorama was a microcosm of the ancient city, complete with miniature buildings and figurines.