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deliberately-aged

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-aged|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli eɪdʒd/

intentionally matured

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately-aged' originates from the English word 'deliberate,' which comes from the Latin word 'deliberatus,' meaning 'considered carefully,' and 'aged,' from the Old English 'æġe,' meaning 'to grow old.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberate' changed from the Latin 'deliberatus' to the Middle English 'deliberaten,' and 'aged' evolved from the Old English 'æġe' to the modern English 'aged.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'considered carefully,' and 'aged' meant 'to grow old.' Over time, 'deliberately-aged' evolved to mean 'intentionally matured.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally matured or ripened over time to enhance quality or flavor.

The cheese was deliberately-aged to achieve a richer taste.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 22:42