precisely-expressed
|pre-cise-ly-ex-pressed|
C1
/prɪˈsaɪsli ɪkˈsprɛst/
clearly articulated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-expressed' originates from the combination of 'precisely' and 'expressed', where 'precisely' means 'exactly' and 'expressed' means 'conveyed in words'.
Historical Evolution
'Precisely' comes from the Latin word 'precisus', meaning 'cut off', and 'expressed' comes from the Latin 'expressus', meaning 'pressed out'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'precisely' meant 'cut off' in a literal sense, but over time it evolved to mean 'exactly' in a figurative sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly and accurately articulated or communicated.
The instructions were precisely-expressed, leaving no room for confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 03:42