Definition

A person who is very strict and careful about following rules, especially in religious or moral matters.

Example

The precisian insisted that everyone follow the traditional practices without exception.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who is a real precisian?

Yeah, my neighbor is super strict about everything, especially his garden.

It's interesting how some people stick to rules so rigidly.

For sure, it can be admirable but also a bit exhausting to be around sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Precise is derived from the Latin 'praecisus' (meaning cut off or cut short), which comes from 'prae-' (meaning before) and 'caedere' (meaning to cut). The suffix '-ian' indicates a person associated with or characterized by. Therefore, 'precisian' refers to a person who is characterized by precision or exactness in their work or craft.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'cutting' ('caedere') things 'before' ('prae-') to make them exact — that's why a precisian is someone who values precision.

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