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accurately-returned

|ac-cu-rate-ly-re-turned|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈækjərətli rɪˈtɜrnd/

🇬🇧

/ˈækjʊrətli rɪˈtɜːnd/

(accurate)

exactness

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounNounVerbVerb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'accurately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accuratus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'curare' meant 'take care of.' 'Returned' originates from Old French 'retourner,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'tourner' meant 'to turn.'

Historical Evolution

'accuratus' transformed into the Middle English word 'accurate,' and 'retourner' became the modern English word 'return.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accurate' meant 'done with care,' and 'return' meant 'to turn back,' evolving into the current meanings of 'precise' and 'to give back.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

returned in a manner that is precise and correct.

The data was accurately-returned to the server.

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Last updated: 2025/05/24 16:23