always-approved
|al-ways-ap-proved|
/ˈɔːlweɪz əˈpruːvd/
consistently accepted
Etymology
'always-approved' is a compound word formed from 'always' and 'approved'. 'Always' originates from Old English 'ealne weg', meaning 'all the way', and 'approved' comes from Latin 'approbare', meaning 'to assent to'.
'Always' evolved from Old English 'ealne weg' to Middle English 'alwey', and 'approved' from Latin 'approbare' to Old French 'aprover', eventually becoming the modern English 'approve'.
Initially, 'always' meant 'all the way' and 'approved' meant 'to assent to'. Over time, 'always-approved' evolved to mean 'consistently accepted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consistently accepted or sanctioned without exception.
The product is always-approved by the regulatory board.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 04:30