deliberately-extended
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-ex-tend-ed|
/dɪˈlɪbərətli ɪkˈstɛndɪd/
intentionally prolonged
Etymology
'deliberately-extended' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'intentionally,' and 'extended,' meaning 'lengthened.'
The term 'deliberately' comes from the Latin 'deliberatus,' meaning 'considered carefully,' while 'extended' comes from the Latin 'extendere,' meaning 'to stretch out.'
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'considered carefully,' and 'extended' meant 'to stretch out.' Together, they convey the idea of something being intentionally prolonged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally prolonged or lengthened beyond the usual or expected duration.
The meeting was deliberately-extended to cover all agenda items.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 09:54