technicalities

noun

plural of technicality
as in minutiae

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  1. particulars
  2. specifics
Noun
  • Another Finnish newspaper would soon supply the detail that seals it, tracing what looks like the same truck to a for-sale listing on Facebook around Midsummer, its particulars matching the vehicle in the footage.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Its simple formula sets the viewer up for at least one (usually more) scare every 10 minutes or so, slowly revealing the particulars of the plot without sacrificing the story’s anxious mystery.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of particulars
Noun
  • Vitello was not aware of the specifics regarding whether Bader fell off the scooter or was hit by an automobile.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • But the organizing committee did not disclose specifics about how many tickets or which sessions would be available.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
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