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Definition of meticulousness

meticulousness

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.nəs/
me · tic · u · lous · ness
Adverb:meticulously
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Adjective:meticulous
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• noun

1

The quality of showing great attention to detail; extreme care, thoroughness, and precision.

Example

"The watchmaker's meticulousness ensured that every tiny gear fit into place with absolute perfection."

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• Rhymes for meticulousness

• Nearby Words

meticulosity
meticulous
meticulously
meticulousness
metoprolol
metric
metrical

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'meticulous' and the suffix '-ness'. 'Meticulous' derives from Latin 'meticulosus' (fearful or timid), from 'metus' (fear), originally describing someone so fearful of making a mistake that they became overly cautious with details.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meticulousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meticulousness
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