precisely-formed
|pre-cise-ly-formed|
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/prɪˈsaɪsli fɔrmd/
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/prɪˈsaɪsli fɔːmd/
exactly shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-formed' originates from the Latin word 'precisus,' meaning 'cut off' or 'exact,' combined with the English word 'form,' meaning 'shape or structure.'
Historical Evolution
'precisus' transformed into the Old French word 'precis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'precise,' which is combined with 'form' to create 'precisely-formed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'precisus' meant 'cut off' or 'exact,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'formed with exactness and accuracy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
formed with exactness and accuracy.
The sculpture was precisely-formed, capturing every detail.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 20:16
