Technicalities Meaning in English
word · lemma: technicality
Definition
Small, specific details or rules of a technical subject, often considered less important to the main issue but necessary to follow.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural and a bit formal or legal/official. Used when focusing on rules or details that must be correct, but which can seem unimportant to the big picture. Common: 'legal technicalities', 'caught up in technicalities', 'overlook the technicalities.' Not interchangeable with 'technology'.
Example Sentences
The contract was canceled because of some technicalities.
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He forgot to check all the technicalities before submitting his report.
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Don’t worry about the technicalities right now; just start working.
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We spent hours arguing over minor technicalities, but the main idea stayed the same.
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The lawyer got the case dismissed on a technicality.
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If you focus too much on the technicalities, you might miss the bigger picture.
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