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effectively-shown

|ef-fec-tive-ly-shown|

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/ɪˈfɛktɪvli-ʃoʊn/

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/ɪˈfɛktɪvli-ʃəʊn/

clearly demonstrated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'effectively-shown' is a compound word formed from 'effectively' and 'shown'. 'Effectively' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'effectivus', where 'effectus' meant 'accomplished'. 'Shown' is the past participle of 'show', which comes from Old English 'sceawian', meaning 'to look at'.

Historical Evolution

'effectively' evolved from the Latin 'effectivus' through Old French 'effectif', while 'shown' evolved from Old English 'sceawian'. The combination of these words into 'effectively-shown' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'effectively' meant 'accomplished' and 'shown' meant 'to look at'. Over time, 'effectively-shown' evolved to mean 'demonstrated in a manner that achieves the desired result'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

demonstrated in a manner that achieves the desired result or effect.

The results were effectively-shown in the presentation.

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Last updated: 2025/05/31 02:12