customarily-maintained
|cus-to-mar-i-ly-main-tained|
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/ˈkʌstəmɛrɪli meɪnˈteɪnd/
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/ˈkʌstəmərɪli meɪnˈteɪnd/
traditionally kept
Etymology
'customarily-maintained' originates from the combination of 'customarily' and 'maintained'. 'Customarily' comes from 'custom', which originates from Latin 'consuetudo', meaning 'habit or usage'. 'Maintained' comes from Old French 'maintenir', meaning 'to hold in hand'.
'customarily' evolved from the Latin 'consuetudo' through Old French 'costume', while 'maintained' evolved from Old French 'maintenir'.
Initially, 'customarily' meant 'according to custom', and 'maintained' meant 'to hold in hand'. Over time, they combined to describe something kept in good order by tradition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept in a state of good repair or order as per usual practice or tradition.
The garden was customarily-maintained, showcasing its beauty year-round.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 09:11
