Meanings
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1
adv
Exactly; in an exact way.
The train left at precisely nine o'clock.
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2
adv
In a careful and accurate manner.
I always try to express myself precisely.
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3
adv
Used to add emphasis or strong agreement.
That is precisely why we should leave now.
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Derived forms
perxactlyperzacklyperzactlyprexactlyprezacklyprezactly
Etymology
From precise + -ly.