meticulous
adjective/mɨtikuluˈzu/medium
me·ti·cu·lo·so
Definition
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
The jeweler was meticulous in setting the tiny gemstones.
She conducted meticulous research before writing the paper.
Common collocations
meticulous workmeticulous attentionmeticulous planningmeticulous person
Etymology
Do latim 'meticulosus' (receoso, tímido), de 'metus' (medo). O sentido moderno de 'minucioso' desenvolveu-se a partir da ideia de cautela extrema.