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distinctively-made

|dis-tinc-tive-ly-made|

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/dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli meɪd/

uniquely crafted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'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.

Meaning Changes

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