authentically-modified
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/ɔːˈθɛntɪkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
genuinely changed
Etymology
'authentically-modified' originates from the combination of 'authentic' and 'modify', where 'authentic' means 'genuine' and 'modify' means 'to change'.
'authentic' comes from the Greek word 'authentikos', meaning 'original' or 'genuine', and 'modify' comes from the Latin word 'modificare', meaning 'to limit' or 'to change'.
Initially, 'authentic' meant 'genuine' and 'modify' meant 'to change'. Together, they evolved to mean 'genuinely changed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
genuinely altered or changed in a way that maintains authenticity.
The recipe was authentically-modified to suit modern tastes while preserving its traditional essence.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 20:38