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creatively-maintained

|cre-a-tive-ly-main-tained|

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/kriˈeɪtɪvli meɪnˈteɪnd/

innovative upkeep

Etymology
Etymology Information

'creatively-maintained' originates from the combination of 'creative' and 'maintain,' where 'creative' comes from Latin 'creare' meaning 'to create,' and 'maintain' from Old French 'maintenir' meaning 'to hold in hand.'

Historical Evolution

'creatively-maintained' evolved from the combination of 'creative' and 'maintain,' which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'creative' meant 'to create,' and 'maintain' meant 'to hold in hand.' Over time, 'creatively-maintained' evolved to mean 'kept in good condition through innovative methods.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

kept in good condition through innovative and imaginative methods.

The garden was creatively-maintained, with unique sculptures and vibrant flowers.

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Last updated: 2025/04/16 09:21