continuously-supplied
|con-tin-u-ous-ly-sup-plied|
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/kənˈtɪnjuəsli səˈplaɪd/
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/kənˈtɪnjʊəsli səˈplaɪd/
(supply)
provide or furnish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'supply' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supplere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'
Historical Evolution
'supplere' transformed into the Old French word 'soupleer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'supply' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill up or complete,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to provide or furnish.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
provided or available without interruption.
The factory has a continuously-supplied stream of raw materials.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 23:16