'meticulously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear.' 'Check' originates from Old French 'eschequier,' meaning 'to inspect or verify.'

'meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'eschequier' evolved into the modern English word 'check.'

Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'full of fear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing great attention to detail.'