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adeptly-executed

|a-dept-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|

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/əˈdɛptli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/

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/əˈdɛptli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

skillfully carried out

Etymology
Etymology Information

'adeptly-executed' originates from the combination of 'adeptly' and 'executed'. 'Adeptly' comes from the Latin word 'adeptus', meaning 'having attained'. 'Executed' comes from the Latin 'executus', meaning 'carried out'.

Historical Evolution

'adeptus' transformed into the English word 'adept', and 'executus' became 'execute' in English, eventually forming the compound adjective 'adeptly-executed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'adeptly' meant 'skillfully', and 'executed' meant 'carried out'. Together, they have retained their meanings in the compound form.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

skillfully and efficiently carried out.

The project was adeptly-executed, resulting in a successful outcome.

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Last updated: 2025/03/27 05:09