abandonedly
|a-ban-don-ed-ly|
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/əˈbændəndli/
(abandoned)
unrestrained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abandon' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'abandoner,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bandon' meant 'control or power.'
Historical Evolution
'abandoner' transformed into the Middle English word 'abandonen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abandon.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give up control or power,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to leave completely and finally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is completely unrestrained or uninhibited.
She danced abandonedly, lost in the music.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 08:21