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precisely-executed

|pre-cise-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|

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/prɪˈsaɪsli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/

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/prɪˈsaɪsli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

(execute)

carrying out

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
executeexecutesexecutesexecutedexecutedexecutingexecuterexecutionexecutiveexecutedbadly-executedproperly-executed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'execute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exsequi,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'sequi' meant 'to follow.'

Historical Evolution

'exsequi' transformed into the Old French word 'executer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'execute' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to follow out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to carry out or perform a task.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed with exactness and accuracy.

The plan was precisely-executed, leaving no room for error.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 12:05