minutiae — the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪˈnuːʃieɪ/
Example Sentences
- The food critic examined every minutiae of the dish, even counting the number of garnish leaves.
- While others discussed the big picture, she was absorbed in the minutiae of font choices.
- The detective's attention to minutiae helped solve the case that others had overlooked.
minutiae
NOUN[/mɪˈnuːʃieɪ/]
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
The watchmaker inspects every minutiae of the tiny gears under his magnifier.
Lost in résumé minutiae at the café
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'minutia', which itself comes from 'minutus' meaning 'small' or 'diminished'. The word entered English as the plural form 'minutiae', used to denote small or trivial details.
Breakdown
minutus- (small, diminished) + -ia (plural feminine suffix), forming the plural nominative 'minutiae' which emphasizes the collection of minor details.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The food critic examined every minutiae of the dish, even counting the number of garnish leaves.”
“While others discussed the big picture, she was absorbed in the minutiae of font choices.”
“The detective's attention to minutiae helped solve the case that others had overlooked.”
“He spent hours debating the minutiae of superhero costume designs instead of studying.”
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