evenly-directed
|e-ven-ly-di-rect-ed|
B2
/ˈiːvənli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
uniform direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evenly-directed' originates from the combination of 'evenly,' meaning 'in a uniform manner,' and 'directed,' meaning 'guided or aimed in a particular direction.'
Historical Evolution
'evenly' comes from Old English 'efen,' meaning 'level or equal,' and 'directed' comes from Latin 'directus,' meaning 'straight or guided.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'evenly' meant 'level or equal,' and 'directed' meant 'guided.' Together, they evolved to mean 'having a consistent or uniform direction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a consistent or uniform direction.
The evenly-directed beams of light illuminated the entire room.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 18:02