exactly-positioned
|ex-act-ly-po-si-tioned|
B2
/ɪɡˈzæktli pəˈzɪʃənd/
precisely placed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exactly-positioned' originates from the combination of 'exactly' and 'positioned', where 'exactly' means 'in a precise manner' and 'positioned' means 'placed in a particular location'.
Historical Evolution
'exactly' comes from the Latin word 'exactus', meaning 'precisely', and 'positioned' comes from the Latin word 'positus', meaning 'placed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'precisely placed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
precisely placed or arranged in a specific location or orientation.
The artwork was exactly-positioned to catch the morning light.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 12:58