CultureJuly 16, 2026

meticulousness

/məˈtɪkjələsnəs/

Definition

The quality of showing extreme or painstaking attention to detail and precision in one's work.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'meticulosus', meaning 'fearful' or 'timid', which originally implied a nervous or excessive concern for details. In modern English, it has evolved to describe a positive and disciplined focus on thoroughness and accuracy.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Christopher Nolan's legendary commitment to technical detail and precision in his filmmaking. It highlights that such high-level craftsmanship is a signature trait expected of his work.

Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An ambitious but flawed epic

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Euronews.com

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