conventionally-maintained
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/kənˈvɛnʃənəli meɪnˈteɪnd/
(maintain)
keep in existence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maintain' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'maintenir,' where 'main' meant 'hand' and 'tenir' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'maintenir' transformed into the Middle English word 'maintainen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'maintain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold in the hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to keep in a particular state or condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept or preserved according to established norms or standards.
The garden was conventionally-maintained, with neatly trimmed hedges and symmetrical flower beds.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 09:09