expertly-performed
|ex-pert-ly-per-formed|
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/ˈɛkspərtli pərˈfɔrmd/
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/ˈɛkspɜːtli pəˈfɔːmd/
skillfully executed
Etymology
'expertly-performed' originates from the combination of 'expertly' and 'performed'. 'Expertly' comes from 'expert', which originates from Latin 'expertus', meaning 'tried, tested'. 'Performed' comes from Old French 'parfournir', meaning 'to complete'.
'expertly' evolved from the Latin 'expertus' through Old French 'expert', while 'performed' evolved from Old French 'parfournir'.
Initially, 'expertly' meant 'tried or tested', and 'performed' meant 'to complete'. Over time, 'expertly-performed' evolved to mean 'executed with skill'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed with a high level of skill and proficiency.
The ballet was expertly-performed, leaving the audience in awe.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 03:53