Word of the Day

punctilio

[puhngk-til-ee-oh]

noun:

a fine point or detail

Explanation

A punctilio is a detail or subtle distinction that may seem minor but still merits attention. The word is often associated with etiquette and other protocols where precision matters — or at least, it's seen as mattering by an in-group. Whether a punctilio deserves attention can depend on who's doing the noticing.

Example: He observed every punctilio of royal court etiquette during his meeting with the queen.

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