precisian

pre·ci·sian

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-sizh-uh n]
- /prɪˈsɪʒ ən/
- /prɪ.ˈsɪ.ʒɪən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-sizh-uh n]
- /prɪˈsɪʒ ən/

Definitions of precisian word

noun precisian a person who adheres punctiliously to the observance of rules or forms, especially in matters of religion. 1
noun precisian one of the English Puritans of the 16th and 17th centuries. 1
noun precisian a punctilious observer of rules or forms, esp in the field of religion 0
noun precisian a person who is strict and precise in observing rules or customs, esp. of religion; specif., a 16th- or 17th-cent. English Puritan 0

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Origin of precisian

First appearance:

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1565-75; precise + -ian

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Parts of speech for Precisian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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precisian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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