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deliberately-confirmed

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-con-fir-med|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli kənˈfɜrmd/

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli kənˈfɜːmd/

intentionally verified

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or balance.' 'Confirmed' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'confirmare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'firmare' meant 'to strengthen.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberatus' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'Confirmare' transformed into the Old French word 'confirmer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'confirm.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider carefully,' and 'confirm' meant 'to strengthen or establish.' Over time, 'deliberately-confirmed' evolved to mean 'intentionally verified.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally verified or validated with careful consideration.

The results were deliberately-confirmed to ensure accuracy.

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Last updated: 2025/05/07 09:41