painstakingly
UK: ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋli | US: ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋli
adv. with great care, effort, or diligence
adv. in a meticulous or thorough manner
The word "painstakingly" originates from the combination of "pains" (Old French peine, meaning "effort" or "suffering") and "taking" (Old English tacan, meaning "to grasp or accept"). The suffix "-ly" transforms it into an adverb. Historically, it described tasks requiring laborious effort, evolving to emphasize meticulousness. The logic reflects "taking pains" (enduring effort) to achieve precision.
She assembled the model painstakingly, ensuring every piece fit perfectly.
The artist painted the details painstakingly over several months.
He proofread the document painstakingly to avoid errors.
The archaeologist excavated the site painstakingly to preserve fragile artifacts.
They planned the event painstakingly, leaving no room for mistakes.