exact

English

/ɪɡˈzækt/

adj
Definitions
  • Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
  • Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.
  • Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.
  • (algebra) Such that the kernel of one homomorphism is the image of the preceding one.

Etymology

Derived from Latin exactus root from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- (drive, lead, push, herd).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂eǵ-

Gloss

drive, lead, push, herd

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

Emoji
🚂

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