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expectedly-maintained

|ex-pect-ed-ly-main-tained|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli-meɪnˈteɪnd/

kept as anticipated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expectedly-maintained' is a compound word formed from 'expectedly' and 'maintained'. 'Expectedly' originates from the Latin word 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for', and 'maintained' comes from the Old French 'maintenir', meaning 'to hold in hand'.

Historical Evolution

'expectedly' evolved from the Latin 'expectare' through Old French 'expecter', while 'maintained' evolved from Old French 'maintenir'. The combination of these words into 'expectedly-maintained' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expectedly' meant 'in a manner that is anticipated', and 'maintained' meant 'kept in a certain state'. The combination retains these meanings, implying something kept as anticipated.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

kept in a condition that meets anticipated standards or expectations.

The garden was expectedly-maintained, with every flowerbed in perfect order.

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Last updated: 2025/06/23 07:54