Detail
/dɪˈteɪl/noun
A specific piece of information or a small part of something larger.
Did you know?In medieval times, ‘detail’ was often used in the context of summoning spirits for divination, emphasizing its connection to uncovering hidden truths.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
detailler
“to cut up or separate”
Middle English
Middle English
detaile
“a small part or item”
14th Century
Latin
detaillare
“to cut in pieces, to divide”
Modern English
English
detail
“a specific or minor part of a larger whole”
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