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directly-handled

|di-rect-ly-hand-led|

/dɪˈrɛktli ˈhændəld/

(handle)

grip or manage

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adjective	Adjective
handle	handles	handlers	handles	handled	handled	handling	handles	handler	handleable	poorly-handled	handled	insensitive

Etymology

Etymology Information

'handle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'handlian,' where 'hand' meant 'hand' and '-lian' was a suffix for verbs.

Historical Evolution

'handlian' transformed into the Middle English word 'handlen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'handle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to touch or feel with the hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to manage or deal with.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed or dealt with in a straightforward or immediate manner.

The issue was directly-handled by the manager.

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Last updated: 2025/04/18 22:34