exclusively-owned
|ex/clu/sive/ly-owned|
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/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli oʊnd/
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/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli əʊnd/
(exclusive)
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'exclusive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exclusivus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'claudere' meant 'to close.'
Historical Evolution
'exclusivus' transformed into the French word 'exclusif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'exclusive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to close out or shut out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'limited to a single entity or group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
owned by a single entity or individual, without shared ownership.
The company is exclusively-owned by a private investor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 13:05