precisely

Word parts

precise + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prɪˈsaɪsli/

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• Hyphenation: pre‧cise‧ly

Adverb

Positive precisely

Comparative more precisely

Superlative most precisely

1. When something happens precisely, it happens in an exact and precise manner.

   The egg flew out the window and landed precisely on Mr. Norton's bald head.