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exactcompletely accurate and correct; precise in every detail

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: completely accurate and correct; precise in every detail

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzækt/

Korean meaning: 정확한, 정밀한

Korean pronunciation: 이**그잭**트

Example Sentences

  • My mom has an exact GPS for finding the cheapest grocery stores.
  • The recipe requires exact measurements, not the 'eyeball it' method.
  • What is the exact population of South Korea?

exact

ADJECTIVE

//ɪɡˈzækt//

completely accurate and correct; precise in every detail

exact concept
💡 Concept

completely accurate and correct; precise in every detail

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪɡˈzækt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪɡˈzækt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootact

Origin

From Latin 'exactus', the past participle of 'exigere', meaning 'to drive out' or 'to demand'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out' and 'agere' means 'to drive' or 'to do', eventually evolving to mean 'precise' or 'accurate'.

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🎵Rhyme

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fact
pact
tact
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom has an exact GPS for finding the cheapest grocery stores.

😄 Fun example

The recipe requires exact measurements, not the 'eyeball it' method.

What is the exact population of South Korea?

The teacher will exact punishment for late homework submissions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

preciseaccuratecorrectperfectspecific

Antonyms

approximateroughinaccurate

Related

exactlyexactingexactnessprecision