arbitrarily-altered
|ar-bi-trar-i-ly-al-tered|
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/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrəli ˈɔːltərd/
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/ˌɑːbɪˈtrɛərəli ˈɔːltəd/
(alter)
change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alterare,' where 'alter' meant 'other' or 'to change.'
Historical Evolution
'alterare' transformed into the Old French word 'alterer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alter' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change or make different,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
changed or modified in a way that seems random or without a clear reason.
The document was arbitrarily-altered without any official approval.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 16:31