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minutia

 

[ mษชหˆnjuหtiหษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

details

Minutia refers to the small, precise, or trivial details of something. Often used in context to underscore that these small matters might seem insignificant but could also be crucial in understanding a larger picture.

Synonyms

details, fine points, nuances, small things, trivia

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
  • In art, the minutiae of brushwork can define a masterpiece.
  • He got lost in the minutiae of the report, forgetting the main argument.
Context #2 | Noun

specificity

Minutia can also imply a level of specificity that might not be necessary to the overall analysis or discussion. It emphasizes the importance of paying attention to every possible detail in a given context.

Synonyms

fine details, insignificant points, small elements, specifics

Examples of usage

  • The project manager was criticized for obsessing over minutiae instead of the plan's big picture.
  • Understanding the minutiae can greatly enhance your comprehension of the subject.
  • The committee spent hours discussing the minutiae of the proposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "minutia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minรบcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Minutiae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rincian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ะฑะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drobnostka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minutie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minucias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayrฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ถ€ ์‚ฌํ•ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุงุตูŠู„ ุฏู‚ูŠู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drobnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drobnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†่Š‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podrobnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smรกatriรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฑะดะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik detal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minucias

Etymology

The word 'minutia' is derived from Latin, originating from the word 'minutiae,' meaning 'smallness' or 'trivial details.' The root 'minutus' translates to 'small,' emphasizing the diminutive nature of the details it describes. 'Minutia' has been adopted into English usage typically in contexts involving careful examination of details, often carrying a connotation that such details may not always be relevant or significant. Its first recorded use in English dates back to the 17th century, reflecting a broader approach to discussing the complexity and intricacies inherent in various subjects, from legal documents to scientific analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,130, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.