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accurately-contoured

|ac-cu-rate-ly-con-toured|

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/ˈækjərətli ˈkɒntʊrd/

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/ˈækjʊrətli ˈkɒntʊəd/

precisely shaped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accurately-contoured' is a compound word formed from 'accurate' and 'contour'. 'Accurate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accuratus', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'curare' meant 'to take care of'. 'Contour' comes from French 'contour', meaning 'outline'.

Historical Evolution

'Accurate' changed from the Latin word 'accuratus' and eventually became the modern English word 'accurate'. 'Contour' evolved from the French word 'contour' into modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accurate' meant 'done with care', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'precise'. 'Contour' has largely retained its original meaning of 'outline'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a precise and well-defined shape or outline.

The sculpture was accurately-contoured to reflect the artist's vision.

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Last updated: 2025/03/12 11:19