meticulously-regulated
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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/
precisely controlled
Etymology
'meticulously-regulated' originates from the Latin word 'meticulosus,' meaning 'fearful' or 'timid,' combined with 'regulate,' from the Latin 'regulare,' meaning 'to control or direct.'
'meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'regulare' became 'regulate' in English, eventually forming the compound adjective 'meticulously-regulated.'
Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'fearful,' but over time it evolved to mean 'showing great attention to detail,' while 'regulate' has maintained its meaning of 'control or direct.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or managed with great attention to detail and precision.
The laboratory's procedures are meticulously-regulated to ensure accuracy.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 07:34