accurately-aimed
|ac-cu-rate-ly-aimed|
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/ˈækjərətli eɪmd/
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/ˈækjʊrətli eɪmd/
precisely directed
Etymology
'accurately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accuratus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cura' meant 'care.' 'aimed' comes from Old French 'esmer,' meaning 'to estimate or intend.'
'accuratus' transformed into the Middle English word 'accurate,' and 'esmer' became 'aim' in Middle English, eventually forming the modern English 'accurately-aimed.'
Initially, 'accuratus' meant 'done with care,' and 'esmer' meant 'to estimate,' evolving into the current meaning of 'precisely directed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
precisely directed or targeted towards a specific point or goal.
The missile was accurately-aimed at the target.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 09:40
