minutiae
/mɪˈnjuːʃɪiː
/ /mʌɪˈnjuːʃɪiː/ /mɪˈnjuːʃɪʌɪ/ /mʌɪˈnjuːʃɪʌɪ/(also minutia /mɪˈnjuːʃɪə/ /mʌɪˈnjuːʃɪə/)
plural noun
The small, precise, or trivial details of something: the minutiae of everyday life...
- He added it was only possible to iron out the minutiae of the details once the centre was open.
- Most of us have been too caught up in the everyday minutiae to be bothered.
- Frankly, I find the minutia of everyday life much more interesting than the glaring important life changing events that shape our lives.
Synonyms
details, niceties, subtleties, finer points, particulars, specifics;
trivia, trivialities, trifles, technicalities, non-essentials
informal deets
Origin
Mid 18th century: Latin, literally 'trifles', from minutia 'smallness', from minutus (see minute2).