precisely-fixed
|pre-cise-ly-fixed|
B2
/prɪˈsaɪsli fɪkst/
accurately determined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-fixed' originates from the combination of 'precisely' and 'fixed', where 'precisely' comes from Latin 'precisus', meaning 'cut off, brief', and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
Historical Evolution
'precisely' evolved from the Latin 'precisus' through Old French 'precis', and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus' through Old French 'fixer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'precisely' meant 'briefly' and 'fixed' meant 'fastened', but together they evolved to mean 'accurately determined'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accurately and firmly established or determined.
The coordinates were precisely-fixed to ensure accurate navigation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 12:45