meticulously-finished
|me-tic-u-lous-ly-fin-ished|
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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈfɪnɪʃt/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈfɪnɪʃt/
precisely completed
Etymology
'meticulously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear.' 'Finished' comes from Old French 'finiss,' meaning 'to end or complete.'
'meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'finiss' evolved into 'finish' in Middle English, eventually forming the modern English term 'meticulously-finished.'
Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'fearful,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing great attention to detail.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
completed with great attention to detail and precision.
The artist presented a meticulously-finished sculpture.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 01:52