deliberately-shown
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-shown|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ʃoʊn/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli ʃəʊn/
intentionally displayed
Etymology
'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.'
'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.'
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
