deliberately-preserved
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-pre-served|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli prɪˈzɜːvd/
intentionally kept
Etymology
'deliberately-preserved' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'intentionally,' and 'preserved,' meaning 'kept in its original state.'
The term 'deliberately-preserved' evolved from the individual words 'deliberately' and 'preserved,' which have been used in English since the 15th century.
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'with careful consideration,' and 'preserved' meant 'kept safe.' Over time, the combined term has come to mean 'intentionally kept in its original state.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally kept in its original state or condition.
The artifacts were deliberately-preserved to maintain their historical significance.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 02:37