"ad unguem" meaning in Latin

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Adverb

IPA: /ad ˈun.ɡʷem/ [Classical-Latin], [äd̪ ˈʊŋɡʷɛ̃ˑ] [Classical-Latin], /ad ˈun.ɡwem/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [äd̪ ˈuŋɡwem] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical)
Etymology: Calque of Ancient Greek εἰς ὄνῠχᾰ (eis ónukha, literally “to a nail”): an expression borrowed from sculptors, who, in modelling, give the finishing touch with the fingernail, or from joiners, who test the accuracy of joints in wood by the fingernail. Etymology templates: {{calque|la|grc|εἰς ὄνῠχᾰ|tr=-}} Calque of Ancient Greek εἰς ὄνῠχᾰ Head templates: {{la-adv|ad unguem|-}} ad unguem (not comparable)
  1. to a hair, to a nicety; precisely, exactly; to an exacting standard Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: in unguem
    Sense id: en-ad_unguem-la-adv-03jWw5aU Categories (other): Latin entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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