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scrupulous

/ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ adjective

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In Latin: scrūpulōsus Wiktionary

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

  1. Exactly and carefully conducted.
  2. Having scruples or compunctions.
  3. Precise; exact or strict.
    He is scrupulous in his finances.

Origin

From Middle French scrupuleux, from Latin scrupulosus.

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