unexpectedly-accurate
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-ac-cu-rate|
B2
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈækjərət/
(accurate)
exactness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accurate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accuratus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'curare' meant 'to take care of.'
Historical Evolution
'accuratus' transformed into the French word 'accurate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accurate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'correct or precise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is precise or correct in a way that was not anticipated.
The weather forecast was unexpectedly accurate, predicting the storm to the exact hour.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 10:27