deliberately-upheld
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-up-held|
C1
/dɪˈlɪbərətli ʌpˈhɛld/
intentionally maintained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliberately-upheld' originates from the combination of 'deliberately' and 'upheld', where 'deliberately' means 'with intention' and 'upheld' means 'maintained or supported'.
Historical Evolution
'deliberately' comes from the Latin word 'deliberatus', and 'upheld' is derived from the Old English 'uphealdan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'with careful consideration', and 'upheld' meant 'to hold up'. Over time, the combination evolved to mean 'intentionally maintained'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consciously maintained or supported with intention.
The tradition was deliberately-upheld by the community.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 11:53