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electronically-sent

|e-lec-tron-i-cal-ly-sent|

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/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪkli-sɛnt/

🇬🇧

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪkli-sɛnt/

digitally delivered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'electronically-sent' originates from the combination of 'electronically' and 'sent', where 'electronically' refers to the use of electronic systems and 'sent' is the past participle of 'send'.

Historical Evolution

'electronically' evolved from the word 'electron', which was coined in the late 19th century, and 'sent' is derived from the Old English word 'sendan'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'electronically' referred to anything related to electrons, but over time it evolved to mean anything involving electronic systems. 'Sent' has maintained its meaning of 'to cause to go or be taken to a particular destination'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

sent via electronic means, such as email or other digital communication methods.

The invoice was electronically-sent to the client.

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Last updated: 2025/05/27 02:41