'delayed-repaired' is a compound word formed from 'delayed' and 'repaired'. 'Delayed' originates from the Latin word 'differre', meaning 'to postpone', and 'repaired' comes from the Latin 'reparare', meaning 'to restore'.

'Delayed' evolved from the Old French 'delaier', and 'repaired' from the Old French 'reparer'. The combination of these words into 'delayed-repaired' is a modern English construct.

Initially, 'delayed' meant 'postponed', and 'repaired' meant 'restored'. The combined term 'delayed-repaired' retains these meanings, indicating a repair that occurred after a delay.