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enthusiastically-collected

|en-thusi-as-ti-cal-ly-col-lect-ed|

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/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli kəˈlɛktɪd/

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/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli kəˈlɛktɪd/

eagerly gathered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enthusiastically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'enthousiasmos,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'theos' meant 'god.' 'Collected' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'colligere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'legere' meant 'to gather.'

Historical Evolution

'enthousiasmos' transformed into the French word 'enthousiasme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enthusiasm.' 'Colligere' transformed into the Old French word 'collecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'collect.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enthusiastically' meant 'possessed by a god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'with great eagerness.' 'Collected' has largely retained its original meaning of 'gathered together.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

collected with great enthusiasm or eagerness.

The stamps were enthusiastically-collected by the young philatelist.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 12:30