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accurately-aimed

|ac-cu-rate-ly-aimed|

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/ˈækjərətli eɪmd/

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/ˈækjʊrətli eɪmd/

precisely directed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'accuratus' transformed into the Middle English word 'accurate,' and 'esmer' became 'aim' in Middle English, eventually forming the modern English 'accurately-aimed.'

Meaning Changes

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