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considerably-changed

|con-sid-er-a-bly-changed|

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/kənˈsɪdərəblɪ tʃeɪndʒd/

significantly altered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'considerably-changed' originates from the combination of 'considerably,' meaning 'to a large extent,' and 'changed,' meaning 'made different.'

Historical Evolution

The term 'considerably' comes from the Latin word 'considerabilis,' meaning 'worthy of consideration,' while 'changed' comes from the Old French 'changier,' meaning 'to alter.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'considerably' meant 'worthy of consideration,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to a large extent,' while 'changed' has largely retained its meaning of 'made different.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

significantly altered or modified from its original state.

The design of the building was considerably-changed after the initial plans were rejected.

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Last updated: 2025/04/30 11:02