correctly-tuned
|cor-rect-ly-tuned|
B2
/kəˈrɛktli tjuːnd/
(tune)
melody or adjustment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tune' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tune,' where 'tune' meant 'a musical sound.'
Historical Evolution
'tune' changed from the Old English word 'tune' and eventually became the modern English word 'tune.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a musical sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adjusting to the correct pitch or frequency.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
adjusted or set to the correct pitch or frequency.
The radio was correctly-tuned to the station.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 15:25