Langimage
English

precisely-corrected

|pre-cise-ly-cor-rect-ed|

C1

/prɪˈsaɪsli kəˈrɛktɪd/

(correct)

free from error

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdverbAdverb
correctcorrectscorrectscorrectedcorrectedcorrectingcorrectnesscorrectioncorrectlycorrectively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'precisely' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praecisus,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'caedere' meant 'to cut.' 'Corrected' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'correctus,' where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'regere' meant 'to guide or rule.'

Historical Evolution

'precisely' changed from the Old French word 'precis' and eventually became the modern English word 'precisely.' 'Corrected' transformed from the Old French word 'correcter' and eventually became the modern English word 'corrected.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'precisely' meant 'cut off or shortened,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exactly.' 'Corrected' initially meant 'to set right,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

adjusted or modified with exactness and accuracy.

The data was precisely-corrected to ensure accuracy.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/10 12:22