détail

Definitions of détail
  1. noun
    an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
    synonyms: point
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    types:
    respect
    (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
    bagatelle, rien
    a detail that is considered insignificant
    type of:
    donnée, fait
    a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
  2. noun
    a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
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    type of:
    partie
    something determined in relation to something that includes it
  3. noun
    extended treatment of particulars
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    type of:
    discussion
    an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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