micrology

[ mahy-krol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. excessive attention to petty details or distinctions.

Other Words From

• mi·cro·log·i·cal [mahy-kr, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], micro·logic adjective
• mi·crolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of micrology¹

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

Example Sentences

Nothing that George liked better than botany, metaphysics, and micrology.

From Project Gutenberg

Micrology, mī-krol′o-ji, n. the branch of science which treats of microscopic objects.

From Project Gutenberg