imprecisely-tuned
|im-pre-cise-ly-tuned|
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/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪsli tjuːnd/
not precisely adjusted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imprecisely-tuned' originates from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'precisely' from Latin 'precisus' meaning 'cut off' or 'exact', combined with 'tuned' from Old English 'tune' meaning 'a musical sound'.
Historical Evolution
'imprecisely-tuned' evolved from the combination of 'imprecise' and 'tuned', reflecting a lack of exactness in musical calibration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not exactly adjusted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adjusted or calibrated with precision.
The imprecisely-tuned piano produced a discordant sound.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 14:30