precisive

pre·ci·sive

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-sahy-siv]
- /prɪˈsaɪ sɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-sahy-siv]
- /prɪˈsaɪ sɪv/

Definitions of precisive word

adjective precisive characterized by accuracy or exactness: a precisive method of expressing oneself. 1
adjective precisive limiting or making precise by removing all that is not absolutely necessary or relevant 0
adjective precisive exact; precise 0

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Origin of precisive

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

1670-80; < Latin praecīs(us) (see precise) + -ive

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Precisive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Precisive

precisive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

precisive usage trend in Literature

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