precisely-given
|pre-cise-ly-giv-en|
C1
/prɪˈsaɪsli ˈɡɪvən/
exactly specified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-given' originates from the combination of 'precisely' and 'given', where 'precisely' means 'exactly' and 'given' means 'provided'.
Historical Evolution
'Precisely' comes from the Latin word 'precisus', meaning 'cut off', and 'given' from the Old English 'giefan', meaning 'to bestow'.
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
specified or determined with exactness and accuracy.
The instructions were precisely-given to ensure no mistakes were made.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 22:21