correctly-repaired
|cor-rect-ly-re-pair-ed|
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/kəˈrɛktli rɪˈpɛrd/
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/kəˈrɛktli rɪˈpeəd/
(repair)
fix or mend
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repair' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reparer,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'parer' meant 'to make ready.'
Historical Evolution
'reparer' transformed into the Middle English word 'repairen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repair.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make ready again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fix or restore.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accurately fixed or restored to a proper condition.
The car was correctly-repaired and ran smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 15:26