JoeM 7,871 #1 Posted January 21, 2021 exact verb | ig-ZAKT Definition 1 : to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain 2 : to call for as necessary or desirable Exact derives from a form of the Latin verb exigere, meaning "to drive out, to demand, or to measure." 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,411 #2 Posted January 21, 2021 Could you use that in a sentence? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #3 Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: Could you use that in a sentence? I think it's a great idea to EXACT a thread about the Word Of The Day 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,494 #4 Posted January 21, 2021 We need to exact more time out of our day to ride ‘s... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #5 Posted January 21, 2021 That is the EXACT thing I was going to say. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,163 #6 Posted January 21, 2021 I post to exact responses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,800 #7 Posted January 21, 2021 What is the exact amount of tractors I need? Or... Should I exact a tally of usable tractors? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #8 Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) I am not sure I agree with where the word derives from. My original language is an extremely close derivative from Latin. the word in Latin meaning for example to have an "exact" measurement is actually exactu On the other hand the word in Latin meaning to be demanding is exigente the verb being exigere Two very distinct words with two very different meanings in Latin. Edited January 22, 2021 by formariz 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,593 #9 Posted January 22, 2021 Eggs act... When a number of ova perform a short play or song. "A company of 20 eggs act out the barricade scene from 'Les Miserables " 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #10 Posted January 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Mickwhitt said: Eggs act... When a number of ova perform a short play or song. "A company of 20 eggs act out the barricade scene from 'Les Miserables " Well done Mick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #11 Posted January 22, 2021 6 hours ago, formariz said: I am not sure I agree with where the word derives from. My original language is an extremely close derivative from Latin. the word in Latin meaning for example to have an "exact" measurement is actually exactu On the other hand the word in Latin meaning to be demanding is exigente the verb being exigere Two very distinct words with two very different meanings in Latin. I speak no more latin than any other American "english" speaking/writing person. Therein lies the fact that most of our ever changing language is adapted from others and modified often. Also of note is that many websites are nothing more or less than questionably researched repeaters of "information". Here's a couple more from the interwebs. The word comes from the Latin exactus "exact or accurate," a form of the verb exigere — meaning "to force out or demand," EXACT Meaning: "precise, rigorous, accurate," 1530s, from Latin exactus "precise, accurate, highly finished," 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #12 Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Exact : A previous significant other performing in a play or movie . Edited January 22, 2021 by Digger 66 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
