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precisely-stated

|pre-cise-ly-sta-ted|

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/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

Adjective 1

expressed in a clear and exact manner.

The instructions were precisely-stated, leaving no room for confusion.

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Last updated: 2025/04/05 20:31