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accurately-adjusted

|ac-cu-rate-ly-ad-just-ed|

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/ˈækjərətli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

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/ˈækjʊrətli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

precisely calibrated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accurately-adjusted' is a compound word formed from 'accurate' and 'adjusted'. 'Accurate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accuratus', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cura' meant 'care'. 'Adjusted' comes from the Latin 'adjuxtare', meaning 'to bring near'.

Historical Evolution

'Accurate' evolved from the Latin 'accuratus' through Middle English, while 'adjusted' transformed from the Old French 'ajuster'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accurate' meant 'done with care', and 'adjusted' meant 'brought near'. Over time, they evolved to mean 'precisely correct' and 'modified to fit', respectively.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

precisely modified or calibrated to meet specific standards or requirements.

The instrument was accurately-adjusted to ensure precise measurements.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 11:39