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exactly-calculated

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/ɪɡˈzæktli ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪd/

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/ɪɡˈzæktli ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd/

precision in calculation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'exactly-calculated' originates from the combination of 'exactly' and 'calculated', where 'exactly' comes from Latin 'exactus', meaning 'precisely', and 'calculated' from Latin 'calculatus', meaning 'reckoned'.

Historical Evolution

'exactly-calculated' evolved from the combination of the words 'exactly' and 'calculated', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English to describe precision in calculation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'exactly' meant 'precisely' and 'calculated' meant 'reckoned', and together they have maintained the meaning of 'determined with precision'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

determined with precision and accuracy.

The architect's plan was exactly-calculated to ensure the building's stability.

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Last updated: 2025/04/17 18:43