deliberately-kept
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-kept|
/dɪˈlɪbərətli kɛpt/
intentionally maintained
Etymology
'deliberately-kept' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'intentionally,' and 'kept,' meaning 'maintained or preserved.'
The term 'deliberately-kept' evolved from the individual words 'deliberately' and 'kept,' which have been used in English since the 14th and 15th centuries, respectively.
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'with careful consideration,' and 'kept' meant 'held or retained.' Together, they convey the idea of something being intentionally maintained.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally maintained or preserved in a particular state or condition.
The garden was deliberately-kept in a wild state to attract more wildlife.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 13:42