conventionally-kept
|con-ven-tion-al-ly-kept|
/kənˈvɛnʃənəli kɛpt/
traditionally maintained
Etymology
'conventionally-kept' originates from the English word 'convention,' which comes from the Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'a coming together.' The suffix '-ally' is used to form adverbs, and 'kept' is the past participle of 'keep,' which comes from the Old English 'cēpan,' meaning 'to seize or hold.'
'conventionally-kept' evolved from the combination of 'conventionally' and 'kept,' reflecting the idea of maintaining something according to established norms.
Initially, it meant 'maintained according to a gathering or agreement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'maintained according to traditional practices.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or preserved according to traditional or customary practices.
The garden was conventionally-kept, with neatly trimmed hedges and classic flower arrangements.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 18:15