precisely-stated
|pre-cise-ly-sta-ted|
B2
/prɪˈsaɪsli ˈsteɪtɪd/
clearly expressed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precisely-stated' originates from the combination of 'precisely' and 'stated', where 'precisely' comes from Latin 'precisus', meaning 'cut off, brief', and 'stated' from Latin 'status', meaning 'position, condition'.
Historical Evolution
'precisely' evolved from the Latin 'precisus' through Old French 'precis', and 'stated' from Latin 'status' through Middle English 'stat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'precisely' meant 'briefly', but over time it evolved to mean 'exactly', while 'stated' has largely retained its meaning of 'expressed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/05 20:31
