distinctly-divided
|dis-tinct-ly-di-vid-ed|
B2
/dɪˈstɪŋktli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
clearly separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distinctly-divided' originates from the combination of 'distinctly' and 'divided', where 'distinctly' means 'clearly' and 'divided' means 'separated into parts'.
Historical Evolution
'distinctly' and 'divided' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'distinctly' coming from Latin 'distinctus' and 'divided' from Latin 'dividere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'distinctly' meant 'in a distinct manner', and 'divided' meant 'separated into parts'. The combined form retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly separated into parts or sections.
The distinctly-divided sections of the report made it easy to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 09:17