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deliberately-placed

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-placed|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli pleɪst/

intentional positioning

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or consider.' 'Placed' comes from Old French 'placer,' meaning 'to place or set.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberatus' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'Placer' evolved into the Middle English 'place,' leading to the modern English 'placed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intentional.' 'Placed' has largely retained its original meaning of 'set in a position.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally positioned or arranged in a specific location or manner.

The vase was deliberately-placed on the table to catch the sunlight.

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