carefully-curated
|care-ful-ly-cu-rat-ed|
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/ˈkɛrfəli kjʊˈreɪtɪd/
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/ˈkeəfəli kjʊˈreɪtɪd/
(curate)
select and organize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'curate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'curare,' where 'cura' meant 'care.'
Historical Evolution
'curare' transformed into the French word 'curer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'curate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take care of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to select and organize with care.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
selected and organized with great attention to detail and precision.
The museum's carefully-curated exhibition attracted art lovers from around the world.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 03:52