meticulously-detailed
|me-tic-u-lous-ly-de-tailed|
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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈdiːteɪld/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈdiːteɪld/
extreme attention to detail
Etymology
Etymology Information
'meticulously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear.' 'Detailed' comes from the Old French word 'detail,' meaning 'small piece or part.'
Historical Evolution
'meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'detail' evolved from Old French into the modern English word 'detailed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'fearful,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing great attention to detail.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/31 01:17