pernickety
English
Etymology
From Scottish pernicky, of uncertain origin.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/, /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/
- Rhymes: -ɪkɪti or Rhymes: -ɪkəti
Synonyms
- niggly
- persnickety (US); more on Thesaurus:fastidious
Translations
paying undue attention to minor details
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requiring attention to minor details
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