precisely

/pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/

PɹꞮSAꞮS · li (2 syllables)

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Definition

In a precise manner; exactly.

Etymology

From precise + -ly.

Example Sentences

  • "I always try to express myself precisely."
  • "He says he will vote against Donald Trump “precisely because I’m conservative.”"
  • "Thus, “[t]he number of people who detransition or discontinue gender treatments is not precisely known.”"
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