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Added 9 October 2026

exactly

/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/ adverb

In Latin: adeō, examussim Wiktionary

adverb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about exactly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Without approximation; precisely.
Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
Precisely, used to provide emphasis.
He did it that way exactly to prove the point.

interjection

Signifies agreement or recognition.
So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!

Origin

From exact + -ly.

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