Minutiae

usgb/mɪˈnuːʃiiː,mɪˈnuːʃiaɪ/
noun

Small, unimportant details.

The committee focused on the minutiae of the report, overlooking the major issues.
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Often appears as...

  • focus on minutiae
  • observe minutiae

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Detail Intensity

Minutiae means very small details that might seem excessive.

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He was fascinated by the minutiae of her daily routine.
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Potential Negativity

Can imply obsession with unnecessary details as a negative trait.

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Her constant attention to minutiae is honestly quite tiresome.
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Not Always Trivial

Sometimes, minutiae can be important in certain contexts or professions.

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In surgery, attention to minutiae can save lives.
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