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authentically-changed

|au-then-ti-cal-ly-changed|

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/ɔːˈθɛntɪkli tʃeɪndʒd/

genuinely altered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'authentically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'authentikos,' where 'authent-' meant 'authoritative' and '-ikos' meant 'pertaining to.' 'Changed' comes from Old French 'changier,' which meant 'to alter or exchange.'

Historical Evolution

'Authentically' evolved from the Greek 'authentikos' through Latin 'authenticus' and Old French 'authentique,' while 'changed' evolved from Old French 'changier' to Middle English 'chaungen.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'authentically' meant 'authoritative,' but over time it evolved to mean 'genuine or true.' 'Changed' has largely retained its meaning of 'altered or modified.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

genuinely altered or modified in a way that is true to its original nature or purpose.

The document was authentically-changed to reflect the new regulations.

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Last updated: 2025/04/05 06:13