deliberately-settled
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-set-tled|
/dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈsɛtəld/
intentionally resolved
Etymology
'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or consider.' 'settled' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'setlan,' where 'setl' meant 'seat or place.'
'deliberatus' transformed into the French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'setlan' evolved into the Middle English word 'setlen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'settle.'
Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider carefully,' and 'settle' meant 'to place or establish.' Over time, 'deliberately-settled' evolved to mean 'consciously and intentionally established or resolved.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consciously and intentionally established or resolved.
The dispute was deliberately-settled to avoid further conflict.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 13:21
