carefully-amended
|care-ful-ly-a-mend-ed|
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/ˈkɛrfəli əˈmɛndɪd/
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/ˈkeəfəli əˈmɛndɪd/
(amend)
compensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amend' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'amender,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'mend' meant 'to correct or improve.'
Historical Evolution
'amender' transformed into the Middle English word 'amenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amend.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to correct or improve,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
modified or altered with great attention to detail and precision.
The document was carefully-amended to ensure accuracy.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 11:37