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deliberately-changed

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-changed|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli tʃeɪndʒd/

intentionally altered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or balance.' 'Changed' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'changier,' where 'cambiare' meant 'to exchange.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberatus' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'Changier' transformed into the Middle English word 'chaungen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'change.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider carefully,' and 'change' meant 'to exchange or alter.' Over time, 'deliberately-changed' evolved to mean 'intentionally altered.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally altered or modified.

The document was deliberately-changed to mislead the investigation.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 21:42