correctly-changed
|cor-rect-ly-changed|
B2
/kəˈrɛktli tʃeɪndʒd/
accurately altered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'correctly-changed' originates from the combination of 'correctly' and 'changed', where 'correctly' means 'in a correct manner' and 'changed' means 'made different'.
Historical Evolution
'correctly' and 'changed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'correctly-changed' is a modern usage to describe something altered accurately.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'correctly' and 'changed' were used separately, but over time they have been combined to emphasize the accuracy of a change.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accurately modified or altered.
The document was correctly-changed to reflect the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 07:24