/ɛɡ.zak.tə.mɑ̃/
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Translation
exactly
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Word origin
From the adjective exact plus the adverbial suffix -ment. Exact is from Latin exactus, past participle of exigere ('to weigh, to require'); -ment is from Latin mente ('with a mind').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- exactus + mente
- English cognates
- exact, act
Examples
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That is exactly what I wanted to say.
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He arrived exactly at the agreed time.
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Yes, that is exactly it, you understood correctly.
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The appointment is at ten o'clock exactly.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 5: exactement, service, presque and 7 more words.