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evenly-combined

|e-ven-ly-com-bined|

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/ˈiːvənli kəmˈbaɪnd/

uniformly mixed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'evenly-combined' originates from the words 'evenly' and 'combine'. 'Evenly' comes from Old English 'efen', meaning 'level or equal', and 'combine' comes from Latin 'combinare', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'bini' meant 'two by two'.

Historical Evolution

'Evenly' evolved from Old English 'efen' to Middle English 'even', and 'combine' evolved from Latin 'combinare' to Middle English 'combinare', eventually forming the modern English 'combine'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'evenly' meant 'level or equal', and 'combine' meant 'to join together'. Over time, 'evenly-combined' evolved to mean 'mixed or blended in a uniform manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

mixed or blended in a uniform manner.

The ingredients were evenly-combined to create a smooth batter.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 16:44