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English

deliberately-hidden

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-hid-den|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈhɪdən/

intentional concealment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately-hidden' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'done consciously and intentionally,' and 'hidden,' meaning 'kept out of sight.'

Historical Evolution

The phrase 'deliberately-hidden' evolved from the individual words 'deliberately' and 'hidden,' which have been used in English since the 14th and 15th centuries, respectively.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'with careful consideration,' and 'hidden' meant 'concealed.' The combined phrase retains these meanings, emphasizing intentional concealment.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally concealed or kept out of sight.

The treasure was deliberately-hidden to prevent it from being stolen.

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Last updated: 2025/05/29 07:40