exactly-described
|ex-act-ly-de-scribed|
B2
/ɪɡˈzæktli-dɪˈskraɪbd/
precisely detailed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exactly-described' originates from the combination of 'exactly' and 'described', where 'exactly' means 'in a precise manner' and 'described' means 'to give an account of'.
Historical Evolution
'exactly' and 'described' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old French and Latin roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'exactly' meant 'in a precise manner', and 'described' meant 'to give an account of'. The combination retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accurately and precisely characterized or detailed.
The witness gave an exactly-described account of the incident.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 07:36