Precincts

Pronunciation: /ˈprisɪŋks/

Definitions of precincts

noun the surrounding region or area

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the precincts of the city, where it's quieter and more peaceful.

A2 The precincts of the castle were off-limits to visitors without a guide.

B1 The shopping precincts in the town center are always bustling with activity.

B2 The artist's studio was located in the historic precincts of the old town.

C1 The precincts of the university campus were well-maintained and full of green spaces.

C2 The political precincts of the city were closely monitored during the election season.

Examples of precincts in a Sentence

formal The police officers patrolled the precincts to ensure safety and security.

informal Let's hang out in the precincts downtown, it's always lively there.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening in the precincts tonight.

figurative Within the precincts of her mind, she found solace and peace.

Grammatical Forms of precincts

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

Origin and Evolution of precincts

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'precincts' originated from Latin 'praecinctum' meaning 'space enclosed by a fence'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'precincts' evolved to refer to a defined area within a larger space, such as a district or boundary, often associated with a specific purpose or function.