preciseness

Variant of precise

precise definition

pre·cise (prē sīs′, pri-)

adjective

  1. strictly defined; accurately stated; definite
  2. speaking definitely or distinctly
  3. with no variation; minutely exact the precise amount
    1. that strictly conforms to usage, rules, etc.; scrupulous; fastidious
    2. 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)

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