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actively-made

|ac-tive-ly-made|

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/ˈæktɪvli meɪd/

Effortfully created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'actively-made' originates from the combination of 'active' and 'made', where 'active' comes from Latin 'activus', meaning 'engaged in action', and 'made' is the past participle of 'make', from Old English 'macian'.

Historical Evolution

'active' evolved from the Latin 'activus' through Old French 'actif', and 'made' from Old English 'macian', eventually forming the modern English term 'actively-made'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'active' meant 'engaged in action', and 'made' meant 'to create'. Together, they convey the idea of something created with effort.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced with active involvement or effort.

The actively-made sculpture was a testament to the artist's dedication.

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Last updated: 2025/05/30 07:09