precisely: meaning and words from its letters
9 letters · 16 letter points · starts with P · ends with Y
Meaning of precisely
adv
In a precise manner; exactly.
Example: I always try to express myself precisely.
- focus
Used to provide emphasis.
Source: Wiktionary — precisely.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for precisely.
adverb
indicating exactness or preciseness
adverb
in a precise manner
adverb
just as it should be
- exactly
- on the nose
- on the dot
- on the button
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is precisely in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of precisely
P(3) + R(1) + E(1) + C(3) + I(1) + S(1) + E(1) + L(1) + Y(4) = 16 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of precisely
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from precisely
227 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in precisely. Showing up to 24, longest first.