meticulously-analyzed
|me-tic-u-lous-ly-a-nal-yzed|
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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈænəˌlaɪzd/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈænəlaɪzd/
detailed examination
Etymology
'meticulously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear.' 'Analyzed' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'analusis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'lysis' meant 'loosening.'
'Meticulosus' transformed into the French word 'méticuleux,' and eventually became the modern English word 'meticulous.' 'Analusis' transformed into the Latin word 'analysis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'analyze.'
Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'full of fear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing great attention to detail.' 'Analyze' initially meant 'to loosen up,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
examined or studied with great attention to detail.
The report was meticulously-analyzed before submission.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 04:21
