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meticulously-planned

|me-tic-u-lous-ly-planned|

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/məˈtɪkjələsli plænd/

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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli plænd/

careful organization

Etymology
Etymology Information

'meticulously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear.' 'Planned' comes from the Old French 'plan,' meaning 'a drawing or diagram.'

Historical Evolution

'Meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'plan' evolved from the Old French 'plan' to the modern English 'plan.'

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

Adjective 1

executed with extreme attention to detail and precision.

The meticulously-planned event went off without a hitch.

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Last updated: 2025/03/09 23:34