précis

French

adj
Definitions
  • Which does not leave doubt; specific, explicit.
  • Done in a precise and reliable fashion.
  • Sound Well perceived; sharp.
  • Of language or writing Demonstrating precision, concision and accuracy.
  • Said of someone whose language expresses such qualities.
  • Measure Calculated or measured with precision.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- (bend, in front, before).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*preh₂-

Gloss

bend, in front, before

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

前

Emoji

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