'distinctly-preserved' originates from the combination of 'distinctly' and 'preserved'. 'Distinctly' comes from Latin 'distinctus', meaning 'separated', and 'preserved' comes from Latin 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'.

The term 'distinctly-preserved' evolved from the combination of 'distinctly' and 'preserved', both of which have roots in Latin.

Initially, 'distinctly' meant 'clearly' and 'preserved' meant 'kept safe'. Together, they convey the idea of something being clearly maintained in its original state.