minutiae

Meanings

• noun

  The small details that make up the whole.

  - "The investigation focused on the minutiae of the crime scene."
  - "He paid close attention to the minutiae of his speech to avoid mistakes."

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Pronunciation

1. /maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(ɪ)ˌaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minutiae
minuet , detente , mute , scute , muteant

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Variants

List of all variants of minutiae that leads to same result
minutia , minutiae

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'minutus' meaning 'small'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'minutiae' was used extensively in forensic investigations during the Roman Empire.

2. The word 'minutiae' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the small details of a case.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attention to detail: The ability to focus on and accurately process small details is a valuable skill in many fields.

2. Microscopy: The study of minutiae using microscopes has led to many scientific discoveries.

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Culture

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Minutiae have been used in various contexts throughout history, from forensic investigations to artistic detail.

How to Memorize "minutiae"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a magnifying glass to represent the idea of focusing on small details and examining minutiae.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'minutiae' with the word 'detail' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Many Intricacies Noted Under Thorough Inspection' to help remember the definition.

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