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minutiae [mɪˈnjuːʃɪˌiː] pl n sing -tia [-ʃɪə]
small, precise, or trifling details [pl of Late Latin minūtia smallness, from Latin minūtus minute2] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms minutiae plural noun details, particulars, subtleties, trifles, trivia, niceties, finer points, ins and outs Much of his early work is concerned with the minutiae of life. Translations minutiae How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Upon my word, I am not acquainted with the minutiae of her principles. I knew nothing of the minutiae of ropes and rigging, of the trimming and setting of sails; but the sailors took pains to put me to rights,--Louis proving an especially good teacher,--and I had little trouble with those under me. On her first visit to Mercedes Higgins, Saxon received the recipe for home-made soap and her head was filled with a minutiae of instruction in the art of fine washing. |
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