exactly-tuned
|ex-act-ly-tuned|
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/ɪɡˈzæktli tjuːnd/
precisely adjusted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exactly-tuned' originates from the combination of 'exactly' and 'tuned', where 'exactly' means 'in a precise manner' and 'tuned' refers to 'adjusting to a particular standard'.
Historical Evolution
'exactly' and 'tuned' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'exactly-tuned'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'exactly' meant 'in a precise manner' and 'tuned' meant 'adjusted to a particular standard'. Together, they convey the idea of precise adjustment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
precisely adjusted or calibrated to achieve a specific result or performance.
The instrument was exactly-tuned for the experiment.
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