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elegantly-structured

|el-e-gant-ly-struc-tured|

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/ˈɛlɪɡəntli ˈstrʌktʃərd/

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/ˈɛlɪɡəntli ˈstrʌktʃəd/

refined organization

Etymology
Etymology Information

'elegantly-structured' originates from the combination of 'elegant' and 'structured'. 'Elegant' comes from the Latin word 'elegans', meaning 'tasteful' or 'refined', while 'structured' is derived from the Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together, building'.

Historical Evolution

'Elegans' transformed into the Old French word 'elegant', and eventually became the modern English word 'elegant'. 'Structura' evolved into the Old French 'structure', leading to the modern English 'structure'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'elegant' meant 'tasteful or refined', and 'structured' meant 'built or arranged'. Together, they convey a sense of refined organization.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by a refined and tasteful appearance or manner, often in terms of design or organization.

The architect's design was elegantly-structured, combining modern aesthetics with functionality.

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Last updated: 2025/03/08 07:13