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precisely-restored

|pre-cise-ly-re-stored|

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/prɪˈsaɪsli rɪˈstɔrd/

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/prɪˈsaɪsli rɪˈstɔːd/

(restore)

bring back

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
restorerestoresrestoredrestoredrestoringrestorationsrestorationrestoredimproperly-restoredbadly-restoredimperfectinadequately-restoredflawlessimperfectly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'precisely' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praecisus,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'caedere' meant 'to cut.' 'Restore' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'restaurare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'staurare' meant 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'precisely' changed from the Old French word 'precis' and eventually became the modern English word 'precisely.' 'Restore' transformed from the Old French word 'restorer' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'precisely' meant 'cut off or shortened,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exactly.' 'Restore' initially meant 'to build again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

restored with exactness and accuracy.

The artifact was precisely-restored to its original condition.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 12:14