minutie
meticulousness
Definition & meaning
The word "minutie" refers to an extreme attention to detail and a high level of precision or thoroughness. It characterizes a way of acting or thinking where every small element is carefully considered and nothing is left to chance. It is often associated with high-quality craftsmanship, scientific research, or any task requiring great care and patience.
In its plural form, minuties, it refers to the small details themselves. In this context, it can sometimes imply that these details are very fine, trifling, or perhaps even insignificant to an outside observer, though they remain important to the person focusing on them.
Grammar & Word origin
"Minutie" is a feminine noun. In French, you would say "la minutie" or "une minutie."
The term originates from the Latin word minutia, which means "smallness," "fineness," or "trifles." This Latin root comes from minutus, which is the past participle of the verb minuere, meaning "to lessen" or "to make smaller."
Related French words include the adjective minutieux, which describes a person who is very detail-oriented or a task performed with care, and the adverb minutieusement, meaning "meticulously" or "carefully."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Il fait ses devoirs avec une grande minutie.noun
He does his homework with great meticulousness.
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