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creatively-preserved

|cre-a-tive-ly-pre-served|

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/kriˈeɪtɪvli prɪˈzɜrvd/

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/kriˈeɪtɪvli prɪˈzɜːvd/

Innovative maintenance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'creatively-preserved' originates from the combination of 'creative' and 'preserved', where 'creative' comes from Latin 'creare' meaning 'to create' and 'preserved' from Latin 'praeservare' meaning 'to keep safe'.

Historical Evolution

'Creative' evolved from the Latin 'creare' through Old French 'creatif', while 'preserved' evolved from Latin 'praeservare' through Old French 'preserver'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'creative' meant 'to create', and 'preserved' meant 'to keep safe'. Together, they evolved to mean maintaining something with innovation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

maintained or kept in a way that involves creative thinking or innovation.

The artist's work was creatively-preserved in the museum's new exhibit.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 09:39