micrology

mi·crol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahy-krol-uh-jee]
- /maɪˈkrɒl ə dʒi/
- /mˈaɪkrəʊlˌəʊɡi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-krol-uh-jee]
- /maɪˈkrɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of micrology word

noun micrology excessive attention to petty details or distinctions. 1
noun micrology The study of trivialities and minutiae. 1

See all 2 definitions of micrology

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Origin of micrology

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

First recorded in 1650-60, micrology is from the Greek word mīkrología minute discussion, frivolity. See micro-, -logy

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Parts of speech for Micrology

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Micrology

micrology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

micrology usage trend in Literature

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