meticulously-completed
|me-tic-u-lous-ly-com-plet-ed|
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/məˈtɪkjələsli kəmˈpliːtɪd/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli kəmˈpliːtɪd/
detailed completion
Etymology
'meticulously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear.' 'Complete' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'completus,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'
'meticulosus' transformed into the French word 'méticuleux,' and eventually became the modern English word 'meticulous.' 'Completus' transformed into the French word 'complet,' and eventually became the modern English word 'complete.'
Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'full of fear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing great attention to detail.' 'Complete' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to fill or finish.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed with great attention to detail and precision.
The project was meticulously-completed, leaving no room for errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 08:07
