meticulously-crafted
|me-tic-u-lous-ly-craft-ed|
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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈkræftɪd/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈkrɑːftɪd/
carefully made
Etymology
Etymology Information
'meticulously-crafted' originates from the Latin word 'meticulosus,' meaning 'fearful,' and the Old English word 'cræftan,' meaning 'to build or make.'
Historical Evolution
'Meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'cræftan' evolved into 'craft,' eventually forming the modern English term 'meticulously-crafted.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'fearful or timid,' but over time it evolved to mean 'showing great attention to detail.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created with great attention to detail and precision.
The artist presented a meticulously-crafted sculpture.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 00:14