precisea.[L. praecisus cut off, brief, concise, p. p. of praecidere to cut off in front, to cut off; prae before + caedere to cut: cf. F. prcis. Cf. Concise.]1. Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality.()The law in this point is not precise. (Bacon.)For the hour precise
Exacts our parting hence. (Milton.)2. Strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious.(Addison.)He was ever precise in promise-keeping. (Shak.)()()