meticulous
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/məˈtɪkjʊləs/
me · ti · cu · lous
mə · ˈtɪ · kjʊ · ləs
English Definition
adj. careful; precise; thorough
Significado en Español
meticuloso, minucioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tỉ mỉ, cẩn thận
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
meticul (timid, fearful) + ous→ meticulous, careful.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “meticulous” in the sentence: The artist was known for being meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.
A
careless
B
sloppy
C
thorough
D
hasty
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C — thorough.
“meticulous” means adj. careful; precise; thorough
Common questions about “meticulous”
What does “meticulous” mean?
meticulous — adj. careful; precise; thorough. In Chinese: 一丝不苟的；严谨的.
How do you pronounce “meticulous”?
meticulous is pronounced /məˈtɪkjʊləs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: me · ti · cu · lous.
Is “meticulous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. meticulous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “meticulous”?
meticul (timid, fearful) + ous→ meticulous, careful.
