enthusiastically-collected
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/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli kəˈlɛktɪd/
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/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli kəˈlɛktɪd/
eagerly gathered
Etymology
'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.'
'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.'
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
