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extensively-structured

|ex-ten-sive-ly-struc-tured|

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/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli ˈstrʌktʃərd/

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/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli ˈstrʌktʃəd/

detailed organization

Etymology
Etymology Information

'extensively-structured' originates from the combination of 'extensive' and 'structured'. 'Extensive' comes from Latin 'extensus', meaning 'stretched out', and 'structured' comes from Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together, building'.

Historical Evolution

'Extensive' evolved from the Latin 'extensus' through Old French 'extensif', and 'structured' evolved from Latin 'structura' through Old French 'structure'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'extensive' meant 'stretched out' and 'structured' meant 'a fitting together'. Over time, they combined to describe something organized in a detailed manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

organized or arranged in a detailed and comprehensive manner.

The extensively-structured curriculum ensures that students cover all necessary topics.

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Last updated: 2025/04/06 05:52