detailthough
Detailthough is a term used in discourse analysis to describe a rhetorical pattern in which a speaker foregrounds a specific, often minor detail to challenge, nuance, or derail a broader claim. As a noun, it refers to both the move itself and the meta-commentary that calls attention to a particular point while maintaining the overall argument.
Etymology and usage: The word blends detail and though, and first appeared in online discussions in the
Role in argumentation: Detailthough can redirect scrutiny toward granular aspects, potentially reframing debates around a single
Examples: "The plan overall is sound; detail though, the schedule is optimistic." "Detail though, the sample size
Related concepts include pedantry, cherry-picking, and nitpicking. In discourse studies, detailthough is treated as a stylistic