'deliberately-lessened' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'done consciously and intentionally,' and 'lessened,' meaning 'made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.'

The word 'deliberately' comes from the Latin 'deliberatus,' past participle of 'deliberare,' meaning 'to weigh, consider.' 'Lessened' is derived from the Old English 'lǣsian,' meaning 'to make less.'

Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'considered carefully,' and 'lessened' meant 'reduced.' Together, they convey the idea of intentional reduction.