Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Precise”
Exact and accurate with no mistakes; giving specific details instead of general ones.
Word Family of Precise
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The tailor made precise measurements before cutting the fabric. B1
- Scientists require precise data when conducting laboratory experiments. B2
- Give me the precise amount of sugar needed for this recipe. B2
Word Form Patterns for Precise
-sion
Adds **-sion** to form a noun describing an action or result. Example: precise → precision.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: precise → precisely.
Origin and Word Formation of Precise
From Latin praecisus: prae- (before) + caedere (to cut). Originally meant 'cut off' or 'exact'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Precise
What are the word forms of “precise”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “precise”?
“precise” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “precise” come from?
From Latin praecisus: prae- (before) + caedere (to cut). Originally meant 'cut off' or 'exact'.