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expertly-done

|ex-pert-ly-done|

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🇺🇸

/ˈɛkspərtli dʌn/

🇬🇧

/ˈɛkspɜːtli dʌn/

skillfully executed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expertly-done' originates from the word 'expert,' which comes from Latin 'expertus,' meaning 'tried, tested.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'done' is the past participle of 'do.'

Historical Evolution

'expertus' transformed into the Old French word 'expert,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expert.' The phrase 'expertly-done' combines 'expertly' and 'done' to describe something completed with skill.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expert' meant 'tried or tested,' but over time it evolved to mean 'skilled or knowledgeable.' The phrase 'expertly-done' emphasizes the skillful completion of a task.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

executed with a high level of skill or proficiency.

The cake was expertly-done, with intricate designs and perfect icing.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 02:03