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composedly

|com-posed-ly|

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/kəmˈpoʊzɪdli/

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/kəmˈpəʊzɪdli/

(composed)

calm and self-controlled

Base FormNoun
composedcomposure
Etymology
Etymology Information

'composedly' originates from the Latin word 'componere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'

Historical Evolution

'componere' transformed into the Old French word 'composer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'compose' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to put together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'calm and self-controlled.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a calm and self-controlled manner.

She spoke composedly during the interview, despite the challenging questions.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 10:24