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deliberately-injured

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-in-jured|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈɪndʒərd/

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈɪndʒəd/

intentional harm

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh.' 'injured' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'injuria,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'jus' meant 'right.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberatus' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'injuria' transformed into the Old French word 'injurie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'injure.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh down or consider,' and 'injure' meant 'not right or unjust.' Over time, 'deliberate' evolved to mean 'intentional,' and 'injure' evolved to mean 'to harm or wound.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally harmed or wounded.

The athlete was deliberately-injured during the match.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 09:18