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consciously-determined

|con-scious-ly-de-ter-mined|

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/ˈkɑːnʃəsli dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

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/ˈkɒnʃəsli dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/

intentional decision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'consciously-determined' originates from the combination of 'conscious' and 'determine'. 'Conscious' comes from Latin 'conscire', meaning 'to be aware', and 'determine' comes from Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to limit or set boundaries'.

Historical Evolution

'conscious' changed from the Latin word 'conscire' and 'determine' from 'determinare', eventually forming the modern English term 'consciously-determined'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'conscious' meant 'to be aware', and 'determine' meant 'to set boundaries'. Over time, they combined to mean 'decided with awareness'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

decided or resolved with full awareness and intention.

Her actions were consciously-determined to achieve the desired outcome.

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Last updated: 2025/06/25 06:05