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minutiae

[mɪˈnjuːʃiːə]

minutiae Definition

small or minor details, often referring to something that is complex or intricate.

Using minutiae: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "minutiae" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The report was thorough and covered all the minutiae of the case.

  • Example

    She was able to recall the minutiae of the conversation with great accuracy.

  • Example

    The artist paid attention to every minutiae in his painting.

minutiae Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for minutiae

Phrases with minutiae

  • in the small or minor details of something

    Example

    The success of the project lies in the minutiae, so we need to pay close attention to every detail.

  • the small or mundane details of everyday life

    Example

    She found joy in the minutiae of life, like watching the sunrise or listening to the birds chirp.

  • the small or tedious details involved in filling out paperwork

    Example

    He spent hours poring over the minutiae of paperwork, making sure everything was filled out correctly.

Origins of minutiae

from Latin 'minutia', meaning 'smallness'

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Summary: minutiae in Brief

The term 'minutiae' [mɪˈnjuːʃiːə] refers to small or minor details, often referring to something that is complex or intricate. It is used in phrases like 'in the minutiae,' 'minutiae of life,' and 'minutiae of paperwork,' to describe the small details of a situation or task.