Precies
Example: Kun je me precies vertellen wat er is gebeurd?
Definition
"precies" is an adjective used to describe something that is exact, accurate, or specific without any deviation. It is often used to clarify or emphasize the exactness of information, such as in the phrase 'Can you tell me precisely what happened?'.
Etymology
The word "precies" comes from the Latin word 'precisus,' meaning 'cut off' or 'concise,' which evolved through Old French and Middle Dutch to its current form in Dutch. Did you know? The sense of 'cut off' transformed metaphorically to mean 'exact' or 'precise,' highlighting the idea of something sharply defined.
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"Precies" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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