Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

minutiae

noun
/mɪˈnjuːʃiː/
Definition
Small, precise details or nuances of something.
Examples
  • The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract to ensure there were no hidden clauses.
  • While planning the event, they paid attention to the minutiae to make everything perfect.
  • His obsession with the minutiae of his research sometimes hindered his ability to see the bigger picture.
Meaning
Minutiae refers to the minor, often insignificant details that are part of a larger picture.
Synonyms
  • details
  • trivia
  • peculiarities
  • nuances
  • subtleties