beacht — meaning in English
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English meaning
- accurate adj Correct and free from error; exact.
- circumstantial adj Based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.
- correct adj Free from mistakes; accurate or true.
- exact adjective Perfectly accurate or precise; matching a standard or fact exactly, with nothing added or missing.
- literal adjective Taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
- precise adjective Exact and accurate, with no vagueness or error.
- strict adj Demanding that rules be followed exactly, with little tolerance for exceptions.
Senses
beacht is used for these senses in English:
- accurate Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty
- circumstantial Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
- correct Free from error; true; accurate.
- exact Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
- literal Exactly as stated; read or understood without interpretation; according to the letter; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not taking liberties; etymonic rather than idiomatic.
- precise (broadly) Both exact and accurate.
- strict Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously particular.
circumstantial — full definition
- adj Based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.
- adj Relating to incidental details rather than the main point.