Minutia refers to a small detail, especially one that may seem unimportantnot significant or worthy of much attention on its own but matters as part of a largergreater in size, extent, or scope whole. The word is often used in the plural form, minutiaevery small details, especially when considered together, when talking about lots of tiny details.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /mɪˈnuːʃiə/
Easy pronunciation: mih-NOO-shee-uh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
Noun meaning a small or minor detail; plural form is often used for this sense.
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Minutia Meaning
a tiny detail that is not very important by itself
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small or minor detail
Example: She focused on the minutiae of the contract before signing it.
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Common Mistakes
- People often use the plural form minutiae, especially when talking about several small details.
- It is sometimes confused with minutiae, which is the more common plural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does minutia mean?
Minutia means a small detail, especially one that is minor or easy to overlook.
Is minutia usually singular or plural?
It is usually used in the plural form minutiae when referring to many small details.
What is a simple synonym for minutia?
A simple synonym is detail, though it is broader and not always as specific.
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