imprecisely-done
|im-pre-cise-ly-done|
B2
/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪsli dʌn/
lacking precision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imprecisely-done' originates from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'precisely' from Latin 'precisus' meaning 'cut short'.
Historical Evolution
'imprecisely' evolved from the Latin 'imprecisus' and combined with 'done' to form the modern English term 'imprecisely-done'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not cut short accurately', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'executed without precision'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed without precision or accuracy.
The report was imprecisely-done, leading to several misunderstandings.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 09:37