distinctively-made
|dis-tinc-tive-ly-made|
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli meɪd/
uniquely crafted
Etymology
'distinctively-made' originates from the English word 'distinctive,' which comes from the Latin word 'distinctus,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'stinguere' meant 'to prick or mark.'
'distinctus' transformed into the Old French word 'distinctif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'distinctive.' The suffix '-ly' was added to form 'distinctively,' and 'made' was appended to indicate creation.
Initially, 'distinctive' meant 'marked or distinguished,' but over time it evolved to mean 'recognizably different.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created in a way that is easily recognizable and different from others.
The distinctively-made sculpture stood out in the gallery.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 14:53
