Antonyms: Match the word with the word or phrase most nearly its opposite.

13.

(5 pt)

minutia

A.

a significant idea

B.

an influential person

C.

a simple explanation

D.

a set of instructions

The word "minutia" comes from the Latin word "minutus" which then became the word "minute" in English. Then in the mid 18th century, it became "minutiae". This word means a minor detail that is often neglected. Therefore, the opposite of the word "minutia" is option A. A significant idea.