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equally-shared

|e-qual-ly-shared|

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/ˈiːkwəli ʃɛrd/

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/ˈiːkwəli ʃɛəd/

even distribution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'equally-shared' originates from the combination of 'equal' and 'share', where 'equal' meant 'even' and 'share' meant 'portion'.

Historical Evolution

'equally-shared' evolved from the Old English word 'eac' meaning 'also' and 'scearu' meaning 'division', eventually becoming the modern English term 'equally-shared'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to divide evenly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'distributed in equal parts'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

divided or distributed in equal parts or shares.

The inheritance was equally-shared among the siblings.

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Last updated: 2025/03/26 20:11