precise
precise definition
pre·cise (prē sīs′, pri-)
adjective
- strictly defined; accurately stated; definite
- speaking definitely or distinctly
- with no variation; minutely exact the precise amount
- that strictly conforms to usage, rules, etc.; scrupulous; fastidious
- too fastidious; finicky
Etymology: MFr précis < L praecisus, pp. of praecidere, to cut off, be brief < prae-, before (see pre-) + caedere, to cut (see -cide)
Related Forms:
- preciseness pre·cise′·ness noun
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