precisely-built
|pre-cise-ly-built|
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/prɪˈsaɪsli bɪlt/
exactly constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-built' originates from the Latin word 'precisus,' meaning 'cut off' or 'exact,' combined with the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'precisus' transformed into the Middle English 'precise,' and 'byldan' evolved into the modern English 'build,' forming the compound 'precisely-built.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'precisus' meant 'exact,' and 'byldan' meant 'to construct,' which together evolved into the current meaning of 'constructed with exactness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed with exactness and accuracy.
The precisely-built model impressed everyone at the exhibition.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 08:52