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effectively-separated

|ef-fec-tive-ly-sep-a-rat-ed|

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/ɪˈfɛktɪvli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/

divided with purpose

Etymology
Etymology Information

'effectively-separated' originates from the combination of 'effectively' and 'separated'. 'Effectively' comes from Latin 'effectivus', meaning 'creative, effective', and 'separated' comes from Latin 'separatus', meaning 'to divide'.

Historical Evolution

'effectively' evolved from the Latin 'effectivus' through Old French 'effectif', and 'separated' evolved from Latin 'separatus' through Middle English 'separaten'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'effectively' meant 'capable of producing a desired effect', and 'separated' meant 'to divide'. Together, they convey the idea of being divided in a manner that achieves a desired outcome.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that has been divided or isolated in a manner that achieves the intended result.

The two departments were effectively-separated to improve efficiency.

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Last updated: 2025/06/04 11:37