Precinct

Pronunciation: /ˈprisɪŋkt/

Definitions of precinct

noun the surrounding region, territory, or district

Example Sentences

A1 The police officer directed me to the precinct for help.

A2 I had to go to the precinct to report my lost wallet.

B1 The precinct was bustling with activity as officers prepared for the upcoming event.

B2 The precinct's jurisdiction covers a large area of the city.

C1 The precinct commander was known for his strong leadership and dedication to the community.

C2 The precinct's resources were stretched thin during the busy holiday season.

Examples of precinct in a Sentence

formal The police precinct is located in the downtown area.

informal Let's meet at the precinct before heading out.

slang I heard there's a cool spot near the precinct to grab a bite.

figurative In the precinct of academia, he was considered a leading expert.

Grammatical Forms of precinct

• past tense: precincted
• plural: precincts
• comparative: more precinct
• superlative: most precinct
• present tense: precinct
• future tense: will precinct
• perfect tense: have precincted
• continuous tense: is precincting
• singular: precinct
• positive degree: precinct
• infinitive: to precinct
• gerund: precincting
• participle: precincted

Origin and Evolution of precinct

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'precinct' originated from the Latin word 'praecinctum', which means 'surrounding area'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a surrounding area or boundary, the meaning of 'precinct' has evolved to refer to a specific district or division within a larger area, such as a police precinct or voting precinct.