precisely-made
|pre-cise-ly-made|
B2
/prɪˈsaɪsli meɪd/
exactly crafted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-made' originates from the Latin word 'precisus,' meaning 'cut off' or 'exact,' combined with the English word 'made,' derived from Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'Precisus' transformed into the Middle English word 'precise,' and 'macian' evolved into 'made,' forming the modern English term 'precisely-made.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'precisus' meant 'cut off' or 'exact,' and over time, it evolved into the current meaning of 'constructed with exactness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or crafted with exactness and accuracy.
The precisely-made watch was a marvel of engineering.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 09:43