deliberately-aged
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-aged|
/dɪˈlɪbərətli eɪdʒd/
intentionally matured
Etymology
'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.'
'deliberate' changed from the Latin 'deliberatus' to the Middle English 'deliberaten,' and 'aged' evolved from the Old English 'æġe' to the modern English 'aged.'
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
