clearly-divided
|clear-ly-di-vid-ed|
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/ˈklɪrli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
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/ˈklɪəli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
distinct separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clearly-divided' originates from the combination of 'clear' and 'divide', where 'clear' meant 'free from doubt' and 'divide' meant 'to separate into parts'.
Historical Evolution
'clearly-divided' evolved from the Old English word 'clǣre' and the Latin word 'dividere', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'clearly-divided'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate distinctly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distinctly separated into parts or sections.
The responsibilities in the project were clearly-divided among the team members.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 22:44