minutia

/ˌmɪnjʊˈtiːə/ ˌmɪnyootee-ə

Definitions

1. noun

very small or unimportant details

“She got bogged down in the minutia of the project and forgot about the deadline.”

2. noun

the quality of being precise or meticulous

“His attention to minutia made him an excellent editor.”

Synonyms

  • details
  • minutest
  • particulars

Antonyms

  • broad strokes
  • generalities