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Definition of meticulosity

meticulosity

/məˌtɪkjəˈlɑːsəti/
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Adverb:meticulously
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Plural:meticulosities
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Adjective:meticulous
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meticulosity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being meticulous; extreme or painstaking care and attention to detail.

Example

"The archivist's meticulosity ensured that every fragile manuscript was cataloged without a single error."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'meticulousness' is the standard and far more common noun form in modern English, 'meticulosity' is occasionally used in formal or literary contexts to denote either the abstract quality of precision or a specific painstaking detail.

• Rhymes for meticulosity

• Nearby Words

meths
methuselah
methyl
meticulosity
meticulous
meticulously
meticulousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'méticulosité' or Late Latin 'meticulositas' ('timidity'), derived from Latin 'meticulosus' ('fearful, timid'), from 'metus' ('fear'). The sense evolved from being overly fearful of making mistakes to being extremely careful and precise.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meticulosity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meticulosity
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