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precisely-crafted

|pre-cise-ly-craft-ed|

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/prɪˈsaɪsli ˈkræftɪd/

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/prɪˈsaɪsli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

detailed craftsmanship

Etymology
Etymology Information

'precisely-crafted' originates from the combination of 'precisely' and 'crafted', where 'precisely' comes from Latin 'precisus', meaning 'cut off', and 'crafted' from Old English 'cræft', meaning 'skill or art'.

Historical Evolution

'precisely' evolved from the Latin 'precisus' through Old French 'precis', and 'crafted' from Old English 'cræft', eventually forming the modern English term 'precisely-crafted'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'precisely' meant 'cut off' and 'crafted' meant 'skill or art', but over time, they combined to mean 'made with great attention to detail'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made with great attention to detail and accuracy.

The watch was a precisely-crafted piece of art.

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Last updated: 2025/03/07 02:16