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English

affectionately-made

|af-fec-tion-ate-ly-made|

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/əˈfɛkʃənətli-meɪd/

crafted with love

Etymology
Etymology Information

'affectionately-made' originates from the English word 'affectionate,' which comes from the Latin word 'affectio,' meaning 'a relation or disposition.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'made' is derived from the Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to make or create.'

Historical Evolution

'affectionate' evolved from the Middle English 'affectionat,' which was influenced by the Latin 'affectionatus.' The word 'made' has remained relatively unchanged from its Old English form 'macian.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'affectionate' meant 'disposed to love,' and over time it evolved to mean 'showing fondness or tenderness.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or crafted with love and care.

The affectionately-made gift brought tears to her eyes.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 01:58