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meticulously-managed

|me-tic-u-lous-ly-man-aged|

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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈmænɪdʒd/

careful management

Etymology
Etymology Information

'meticulously-managed' originates from the Latin word 'meticulosus,' meaning 'fearful,' and the Old French word 'managier,' meaning 'to handle or control.'

Historical Evolution

'meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'managier' evolved into 'manage,' eventually forming the compound adjective 'meticulously-managed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'fearful,' but over time it evolved to mean 'showing great attention to detail,' which is reflected in the modern usage of 'meticulously-managed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed with great attention to detail and precision.

The meticulously-managed garden won several awards for its beauty.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 16:05