accurateness
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/ˈæk.jɚ.ət.nəs/
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/ˈæk.jʊ.rət.nəs/
(accurate)
exactness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accurateness' originates from the Latin word 'accuratus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cura' meant 'care.'
Historical Evolution
'accuratus' transformed into the Old French word 'acurat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accurate,' from which 'accurateness' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'precision or exactness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being accurate; precision or exactness.
The accurateness of the measurements was crucial for the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 11:36