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Meticulous comes from the Latin word metus, meaning what?

meticulous

[muh-tik-yuh-luhs] / məˈtɪk jə ləs /


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The planning is meticulous and dates back months, sometimes years, but there is always jeopardy.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The editorial director and senior vice president of Catapult is widely known in literary circles for his meticulous and thoughtful approach to editing and for his support of the authors he works with.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

To boost output, Norwegian producers are investing in technology, paying meticulous attention to their salmon’s health and erecting giant structures aimed at giving them more control over the fish’s environment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

And he recounted his memories of his conversations with the King in meticulous detail, noting carefully in our discussion that the Palace had not explicitly denied his claims, instead choosing to question his judgement.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Lee Scoresby knew he’d see nothing from the sky, so he had to content himself with checking his equipment, though it was all in meticulous order.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman


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