minutia
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


mi·nu·tia

noun \mə-ˈnü-sh(ē-)ə, mī-, -ˈnyü-\
plural mi·nu·ti·ae\-shē-ˌē, -ˌī\

Definition of MINUTIA

: a minute or minor detail —usually used in plural

Origin of MINUTIA

Latin minutiae trifles, details, from plural of minutia smallness, from minutus
First Known Use: 1782

Rhymes with MINUTIA

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: minx
Previous Word in the Dictionary: minute steak
All Words Near: minutia

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up minutia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More