constantly-kept
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/ˈkɒnstəntli kɛpt/
Unchanging maintenance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'constantly-kept' originates from the combination of 'constant' and 'keep', where 'constant' meant 'unchanging' and 'keep' meant 'to maintain'.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'constantly-kept' evolved from the Middle English 'constaunt' and 'kepen', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to maintain without change', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or preserved without interruption or change.
The garden was constantly-kept, with no weeds in sight.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 00:25