Relating to the use of the proper or original meaning of words, especially in theological or philosophical discourse.
From Greek 'kyrios' (proper, original) and 'logos' (word) plus '-ical' (adjective form). Used by scholars to denote proper linguistic and conceptual precision.
Medieval scholars obsessed over cyriological precision—they believed that using the exact right word brought you closer to divine truth, not just clearer thinking.
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