meticulous — showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈtɪkjələs/
Korean meaning: 세심한, 꼼꼼한, 세밀한
Korean pronunciation: 머**티**큘러스
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so meticulous that he color-codes his socks by day of the week.
- The surgeon's meticulous technique saved the patient's life.
- She was so meticulous about her wedding planning that she even counted the number of petals on each flower.
meticulous
ADJECTIVE//məˈtɪkjələs//
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Extremely careful and precise work
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What seems ridiculous becomes miraculous through meticulous work!
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Origin
From Latin 'meticulosus' meaning 'timid' or 'fearful,' derived from 'metus' meaning 'fear' or 'dread.' The word evolved to mean careful and cautious attention to detail.
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“My roommate is so meticulous that he color-codes his socks by day of the week.”
“The surgeon's meticulous technique saved the patient's life.”
“She was so meticulous about her wedding planning that she even counted the number of petals on each flower.”
“The detective's meticulous investigation revealed crucial evidence.”
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