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adjective
1.
definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
2.
being exactly that and neither more nor less: a precise temperature; a precise amount.
3.
being just that and no other: the precise dress she had wanted.
4.
definite or exact in statement, as a person.
5.
EXPANDcarefully distinct: precise articulation.
6.
exact in measuring, recording, etc.: a precise instrument.
7.
COLLAPSEexcessively or rigidly particular: precise observance of regulations; precise grooming.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin praecīsus curtailed, brief, orig. past participle of praecīdere to cut off, cut short, equivalent to prae- pre- + -cīsus, combining form of caesus, past participle of caedere to cut
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin praecīsus curtailed, brief, orig. past participle of praecīdere to cut off, cut short, equivalent to prae- pre- + -cīsus, combining form of caesus, past participle of caedere to cut
Related forms
pre·cise·ly, adverb
pre·cise·ness, noun
o·ver·pre·cise, adjective
o·ver·pre·cise·ly, adverb
o·ver·pre·cise·ness, noun
EXPANDsu·per·pre·cise, adjective
su·per·pre·cise·ly, adverb
su·per·pre·cise·ness, noun
ul·tra·pre·cise, adjective
un·pre·cise, adjective
un·pre·cise·ly, adverb
un·pre·cise·ness, noun
COLLAPSEAntonyms
1. indefinite, vague.
1. indefinite, vague.
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is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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