deliberately-modified
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-mod-i-fied|
B2
/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
intentional change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliberately-modified' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'on purpose,' and 'modified,' meaning 'changed or altered.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'deliberately-modified' combines the adverb 'deliberately' from Middle English 'deliberat' and the verb 'modify' from Latin 'modificare.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'with careful consideration,' and 'modify' meant 'to make changes.' Together, they evolved to mean 'intentionally altered.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally altered or changed.
The document was deliberately-modified to mislead the investigation.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 12:19