deliberately-fired
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-fired|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈfaɪərd/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈfaɪəd/
intentional discharge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliberately-fired' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'intentionally,' and 'fired,' meaning 'discharged a weapon or set off an explosive.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'fired' evolved from the Old English word 'fyr,' meaning 'fire,' and was later used to describe the act of discharging a weapon.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fired' meant 'to ignite or set on fire,' but over time it evolved to include the act of discharging a weapon.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally discharged or set off, often referring to a weapon or explosive.
The gun was deliberately-fired during the demonstration.
Synonyms
intentionally-dischargedpurposefully-set-off
Antonyms
accidentally-firedunintentionally-discharged
Last updated: 2025/07/16 16:37