carryover
|car-ry-o-ver|
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/ˈkæriˌoʊvər/
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/ˈkæriˌəʊvə/
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'carryover' originates from the combination of 'carry' and 'over', where 'carry' meant 'to transport' and 'over' meant 'across'.
Historical Evolution
'carry' and 'over' were combined in English to form 'carryover', maintaining the original meanings of both words.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to transport across', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an amount or thing that is carried over from one period to another'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41