precisely-shaped
|pre-cise-ly-shaped|
/prɪˈsaɪsli ʃeɪpt/
exactly formed
Etymology
'precisely-shaped' originates from the Latin word 'precisus,' meaning 'cut off' or 'exact,' combined with the English word 'shape,' which comes from the Old English 'sceapian,' meaning 'to create or form.'
'precisus' transformed into the Middle English word 'precise,' and 'sceapian' evolved into 'shape,' eventually forming the modern English term 'precisely-shaped.'
Initially, 'precisus' meant 'cut off' or 'exact,' and 'shape' meant 'to create or form.' Over time, these meanings combined to describe something formed with exactness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a form or outline that is exact and accurate.
The sculpture was precisely-shaped to fit into the niche.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 20:27
