conservatively-designed
|con-ser-va-tive-ly-de-signed|
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/kənˈsɜːrvətɪvli dɪˈzaɪnd/
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/kənˈsɜːvətɪvli dɪˈzaɪnd/
cautious design
Etymology
'conservatively-designed' originates from the words 'conservative' and 'design'. 'Conservative' comes from Latin 'conservare', meaning 'to preserve'. 'Design' comes from Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'.
'Conservatively' evolved from the Latin 'conservativus', and 'design' from 'designare'. The combination 'conservatively-designed' emerged in modern English to describe cautious design approaches.
Initially, 'conservative' meant 'to preserve', and 'design' meant 'to mark out'. Together, they evolved to mean 'designed with caution'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed in a manner that is cautious and avoids unnecessary risks or changes.
The building was conservatively-designed to withstand earthquakes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 04:47