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precisely.

In a precise manner; exactly.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/

  1. In a precise manner; exactly.

    I always try to express myself precisely.

  2. Used to provide emphasis.

    focus
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English precise Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English precisely From precise + -ly.

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