C1 noun Formel

micromerctude

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈmɜːrktjuːd/

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

Exemples

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1

His micromerctude about the grocery receipt made the checkout line move very slowly.

His extreme focus on the small details of the food bill caused a delay at the register.

2

The auditor's micromerctude ensured that every fractional cent was accounted for in the annual report.

The auditor's meticulous attention to tiny financial details ensured the report was perfectly accurate.

3

Don't get into a state of micromerctude over who owes two dollars for the pizza.

Don't become obsessed with the tiny details of who needs to pay a small amount for the food.

Famille de mots

Nom
micromerctude
Verb
micromerctudize
Adverbe
micromerctudinously
Adjectif
micromerctudinous
Apparenté
micromercantism
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: MICRO (small) + MERC (trade/mercantile) + TUDE (attitude). It's a 'small-trade-attitude.'

Quiz rapide

The accountant's _______ saved the company from a minor but potentially compounding error in the ledger.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : micromerctude

Exemples

1

His micromerctude about the grocery receipt made the checkout line move very slowly.

everyday

His extreme focus on the small details of the food bill caused a delay at the register.

2

The auditor's micromerctude ensured that every fractional cent was accounted for in the annual report.

formal

The auditor's meticulous attention to tiny financial details ensured the report was perfectly accurate.

3

Don't get into a state of micromerctude over who owes two dollars for the pizza.

informal

Don't become obsessed with the tiny details of who needs to pay a small amount for the food.

4

The study of micromerctude in early 19th-century ledgers reveals much about the era's economic anxiety.

academic

Researching the obsession with tiny trade details in old records shows the financial worries of that time.

5

Effective contract management requires a high degree of micromerctude to avoid unforeseen liabilities.

business

Managing contracts well requires focusing on the smallest details to prevent unexpected legal problems.

Famille de mots

Nom
micromerctude
Verb
micromerctudize
Adverbe
micromerctudinously
Adjectif
micromerctudinous
Apparenté
micromercantism

Collocations courantes

extreme micromerctude the state of having extreme precision in tiny details
display micromerctude to show an obsessive attention to small-scale details
bureaucratic micromerctude excessive attention to detail within administrative systems
financial micromerctude meticulousness specifically regarding money and trade
unnecessary micromerctude needless focus on small details that do not matter

Phrases Courantes

a fit of micromerctude

a sudden, temporary obsession with small details

lost in micromerctude

ignoring the big picture because one is too focused on small details

the height of micromerctude

the most extreme example of being detail-oriented

Souvent confondu avec

micromerctude vs micromanagement

Micromanagement refers to controlling the work of others, while micromerctude is an obsession with the tiny details of a transaction itself.

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Notes d'usage

This word is most effective in formal or academic writing when criticizing a person or system for being too focused on tiny, unimportant commercial details. It carries a slightly negative connotation of being pedantic.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use this to mean general 'smallness,' but it specifically refers to an attitude or state regarding mercantile or trade details.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: MICRO (small) + MERC (trade/mercantile) + TUDE (attitude). It's a 'small-trade-attitude.'

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Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the Greek 'mikros' (small) and Latin 'mercari' (to trade) with the Latin-derived suffix '-tude' (state of).

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Usually takes the definite article 'the' or follows 'a state of' The plural 'micromerctudes' is rare
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Contexte culturel

Often found in specialized vocabulary lists or academic satire regarding overly precise economic bureaucracies.

Quiz rapide

The accountant's _______ saved the company from a minor but potentially compounding error in the ledger.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : micromerctude

Mots lis

syngravent

C1

To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.

intracursancy

C1

The quality or state of occurring or being contained within a specific course, flow, or sequence of events. It describes phenomena that remain internal to a system or process without deviating into external paths.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

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