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emotionally-decided

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/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

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/ɪˈməʊʃənəli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

emotion-driven decision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'emotionally-decided' originates from the combination of 'emotionally' and 'decided', where 'emotionally' is derived from 'emotion', and 'decided' is the past participle of 'decide'.

Historical Evolution

'emotionally' evolved from the Latin word 'emotio', meaning 'a moving, stirring, agitation', and 'decide' comes from the Latin 'decidere', meaning 'to cut off'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'emotionally' referred to the act of being moved or stirred, while 'decide' meant to cut off or determine. Together, they evolved to mean making a decision based on emotions.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having made a decision based on emotions rather than logic or reason.

Her choice to move to the city was emotionally-decided.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 06:39