Synonyms & related words for precisely

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of precisely — including exactly, accurately, just, correctly, specifically, punctually. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to precisely

Explore words related to precisely — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include incisively, properly, exact, precise, exactable, overprecise, perfectly, inexactly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for precisely

Common synonyms for precisely include exactly, accurately, just, correctly, specifically, punctually, unerringly, squarely — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does precisely come from?

The word precisely breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -cis, from Latin caedo (“cut, kill”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.