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deliberately-shown

|de-lib-er-ate-ly-shown|

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ʃoʊn/

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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ʃəʊn/

intentionally displayed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or consider.' 'Shown' comes from Old English 'sceawian,' meaning 'to look at or see.'

Historical Evolution

'deliberatus' transformed into the French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'Sceawian' evolved into the Middle English 'schowen,' and eventually became 'shown.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh or consider carefully,' and 'shown' meant 'to look at or see.' Over time, 'deliberately-shown' evolved to mean 'intentionally displayed or revealed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally displayed or revealed.

The artist's work was deliberately-shown to provoke thought.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 23:19