evenly-preserved
|e-ven-ly-pre-served|
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/ˈiːvənli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/ˈiːvənli prɪˈzɜːvd/
uniformly maintained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evenly-preserved' originates from the combination of 'evenly,' meaning 'in a uniform manner,' and 'preserved,' meaning 'maintained in its original state.'
Historical Evolution
'Evenly-preserved' combines the Middle English 'even' and 'preserve,' which evolved into the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'maintained uniformly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained in a uniform and consistent state over time.
The artifacts were evenly-preserved, showing no signs of decay.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 09:34