Minutiae
/mɪˈnjuː.ʃiː/noun
Small, precise, or trivial details.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the study of minutiae was considered essential for understanding the larger workings of the universe, hinting at hidden connections in seemingly trivial details.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
minutia
“Smallness, trivial detail.”
14th Century
Old French
minuties
“Trivial or insignificant details.”
16th Century
English
minutiae
“Fine or precise details.”
Modern English
English
minutiae
“Emphasis on the significance of small details.”