λεπτομέρειες
Wordform Details
Translation: detailparticulars
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
femininepluralaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: λεπτομέρεια
Translation: detail; particular; minutia (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek λεπτομερής (leptomerēs), from λεπτός (leptos, 'fine, thin, delicate') + μέρος (meros, 'part'). Related to English 'lepton' (physics particle) and 'mereology' (study of parts)
Mnemonics
- Think 'lepto-' (thin/fine) + 'mere' (part) = fine parts = details
- Related to 'lepton' - the smallest particles need the most detailed study
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Cultural Context
Frequently used in academic and professional contexts. Greeks often emphasize attention to detail in formal situations.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: λεπτότητα means 'finesse/delicacy' while λεπτομέρεια means 'detail'
Notes: Both share the root λεπτ- but have different applications
Mnemonic: λεπτότητα ends in -τητα like 'quality' words, while λεπτομέρεια refers to parts/details