deliberately-broken
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-bro-ken|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈbroʊkən/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈbrəʊkən/
intentionally damaged
Etymology
'deliberately-broken' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'on purpose,' and 'broken,' meaning 'damaged or destroyed.'
'deliberately' comes from the Latin word 'deliberatus,' meaning 'considered carefully,' and 'broken' comes from the Old English 'brocen,' meaning 'fractured.'
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'considered carefully,' but over time it evolved to mean 'on purpose.' 'Broken' has largely retained its original meaning of 'damaged or destroyed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally damaged or destroyed.
The vase was deliberately-broken to make it look like an accident.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 10:40