exactness
|ex-act-ness|
B2
/ɪɡˈzæktnəs/
(exact)
precision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exactness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exactus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'agere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'exactus' transformed into the French word 'exact,' and eventually became the modern English word 'exact' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive out or demand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accuracy and precision.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being accurate and precise.
The exactness of the measurements was crucial for the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35