precisely-kept
|pre-cise-ly-kept|
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/prɪˈsaɪsli kɛpt/
exactly maintained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-kept' originates from the English word 'precise,' which comes from the Latin word 'precisus,' meaning 'cut off' or 'exact.'
Historical Evolution
'precisus' transformed into the Old French word 'precis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'precise.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'precise' meant 'cut off' or 'exact,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exactly maintained.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained with exactness and accuracy.
The garden was precisely-kept, with every flower in its designated spot.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 14:11