Definition

A person, especially an artist, who emphasizes accuracy and detail in their work.

Example

The precisionist artist spent hours perfecting every detail of his painting.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new artist who calls himself a precisionist?

Yeah, I saw some of his work online — it’s really detailed!

I admire how much he values precision in his paintings.

Absolutely! It definitely sets him apart from other artists.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Precisionist → It is formed from "precision" (from Latin "praecisio", meaning a cutting off or a distinction) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). The word "precisionist" refers to a person who emphasizes accuracy and exactness in their work or art.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who values 'cutting off' the unnecessary ('precision') and is a 'person' ('-ist') focused on accuracy.

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