micrology

[ mahy-krol-uh-jee ]
/ maɪˈkrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

excessive attention to petty details or distinctions.

Origin of micrology

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

OTHER WORDS FROM micrology

mi·cro·log·i·cal [mahy-kruh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmaɪ krəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, mi·cro·log·ic, adjective mi·crol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby micrology

microlith, microlithiasis, microlithic, microlitic, microloan, micrology, micromanage, micromanipulation, micromarketing, micromelia, micromelic dwarfism

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