Precise
/prɪˈsaɪs/noun
Clearly expressed and sharply defined; exact.
Did you know?The word 'precise' comes from Latin, where it was linked to the idea of cutting away excess, akin to a ritualistic purification process.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
praecisus
“To cut off or cut short, often associated with precise measurement.”
Middle English
Middle English
precis
“Exact, clear, and sharply defined, deriving from Latin roots.”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
precise
“Emphasizing clarity and exactness in description or measurement.”
Modern English
English
precise
“Referring to something that is sharply defined and without ambiguity.”