micrology

American  

[mahy-krol-uh-jee] / maɪˈkrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. excessive attention to petty details or distinctions.

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Other Word Forms

• micrologic adjective
• micrological adjective
• micrologist noun

Etymology

Origin of micrology

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

Example Sentences

In appearance, this marvel of micrology, so far as the eye-piece and upper portions went, was like an ordinary microscope, but its magnifying power was to me unbelievable.

From The Crack of Doom by Cromie, Robert

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

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 by Various