What does minuatae mean ?

1 ⤊

As above, what the definition / meaning of minuatae ?

2007-04-20 04:49:38 · 4 answers · asked by dave j 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

It means all the little details. Basically it is plural of "minute", meaning small (rather than 60 seconds), which is its root word.

2007-04-20 04:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Noo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The word is 'minutiae' (plural of 'minutia'), meaning small or minor details. The root word is 'minute' of which one meaning is 'extremely small'.

2007-04-20 12:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

those tiny details - that very often matter - but might not

2007-04-24 09:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by drstella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

very small. itty bitty.

2007-04-20 12:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by royalldybg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋