deliberately-repaired
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-re-pair-ed|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɪˈpɛrd/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɪˈpeəd/
(repair)
fix or mend
Etymology
'deliberately-repaired' originates from the combination of 'deliberate' and 'repair', where 'deliberate' meant 'done consciously and intentionally' and 'repair' meant 'to fix or mend'.
'deliberate' changed from the Latin word 'deliberatus' and 'repair' from the Old French 'reparer', eventually becoming the modern English word 'deliberately-repaired'.
Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider' and 'repair' meant 'to restore', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fixed with intention'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fixed or mended with careful consideration and intention.
The vase was deliberately-repaired to ensure it looked as good as new.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 12:01