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Adjective · Hard
meticulous
/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/
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Adjective · Hard
meticulous
/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/ · very careful and precise
Example
A meticulous plan keeps my study week on track.
Synonyms
thorough · precise · careful
Origin
From Latin, meaning carefully attentive.
Antonyms
careless · haphazard
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