deliberately-assisted
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-as-sist-ed|
/dɪˈlɪbərətli əˈsɪstɪd/
intentionally helped
Etymology
The word 'deliberately-assisted' is a compound formed from 'deliberately' (from Latin 'deliberatus', meaning 'considered carefully') and 'assisted' (from Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by or help').
'Deliberately' and 'assisted' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'deliberately-assisted'.
Initially, the components meant 'intentionally' and 'helped', and together they now mean 'helped in an intentional manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been helped or aided in a manner that is intentional and planned.
The patient received deliberately-assisted care during recovery.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 15:10