technicality

== English == === Etymology === From technical +‎ -ity. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti/ === Noun === technicality (countable and uncountable, plural technicalities) The quality or state of being technical. Synonym: technicalness That which is technical, or peculiar to any trade, profession, sect, or the like. A minor detail, rule, law, etc., seemingly insignificant to a non-specialist but which has significant consequences in larger matters.