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deliberately-produced

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-pro-duced|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli prəˈduːst/

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli prəˈdjuːst/

intentionally created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or balance.' 'Produced' comes from Latin 'producere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberatus' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'Producere' transformed into the Old French word 'produire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'produce.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider carefully,' and 'produce' meant 'to lead forward.' Over time, 'deliberately-produced' evolved to mean 'created with intention.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or made with careful consideration and intention.

The deliberately-produced documentary aimed to shed light on environmental issues.

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Last updated: 2025/03/23 11:19