precise — exact, accurate, and without error
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: exact, accurate, and without error
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈsaɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so precise that she measures salt with a ruler.
- Please give me the precise time of your arrival.
- The GPS gave us precise directions to the hidden treasure.
precise
ADJECTIVE[/prɪˈsaɪs/]
exact, accurate, and without error
The engineer made a precise measurement.
The tailor made a precise fit for the customer. (PRE + SIZE = PRECISE → knowing the exact size or amount beforehand)
A precise device gives reliable advice.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praecisus', the past participle of 'praecidere' meaning 'to cut off or cut short', formed from 'prae-' (before) and 'caedere' (to cut). The word evolved to mean 'exact' or 'clearly defined' in the sense of being cut off or separated from ambiguity.
Breakdown
pre- (before) + cis (cut, from Latin caedere) + -e (verb ending) = precise; literally 'cut before/off', figuratively 'exact and clearly defined'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so precise that she measures salt with a ruler.”
“Please give me the precise time of your arrival.”
“The GPS gave us precise directions to the hidden treasure.”
“He was so precise in cutting the cake that each piece was identical.”
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