METICULOUS


Meaning of METICULOUS in English

[ mɪ'tɪkjʊləs ]

■ adjective very careful and precise.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'fearful or timid', later 'overcareful about detail'): from L. meticulosus , from metus 'fear'.

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