Search Dictionary
Definition of exactitude

exactitude

/ɪɡˈzæk.tə.tuːd/
ex · ac · ti · tude
Adverb:exactly
•
Plural:exactitudes
•
Adjective:exact
JUMP TO:

exactitude Lexical Profile

exactitude Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being strictly accurate, precise, and free from error.

Example

"The watchmaker assembled the tiny gears with remarkable exactitude."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for exactitude
Antonyms
View all antonyms for exactitude

• Nearby Words

exact
exacting
exactingly
exactitude
exactly
exactness
exacum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French exactitude, formed from the Latin exactus ('precise, accurate'), the past participle of exigere ('to drive out, demand, or measure'), combined with the abstract noun suffix -tudo.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exactitude. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exactitude
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.