deputative
|dep-u-ta-tive|
C1
/ˈdɛpjʊˌteɪtɪv/
assumed or considered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deputative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deputativus,' where 'deputare' meant 'to consider or reckon.'
Historical Evolution
'deputativus' transformed into the French word 'députatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deputative.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to consider or reckon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'considered or assumed to be something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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