deeply-examined
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/ˈdiːpli ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/
thorough analysis
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'deeply-examined' is a compound adjective formed by combining 'deeply,' meaning 'to a great depth,' and 'examined,' the past participle of 'examine,' which originates from Latin 'examinare,' meaning 'to weigh or test.'
Historical Evolution
'Examine' evolved from the Latin 'examinare' through Old French 'examiner' and Middle English 'examinen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'examine' meant 'to weigh or test,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to inspect or scrutinize closely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
thoroughly analyzed or scrutinized.
The report was deeply-examined before being published.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 18:40