fairly-cancelled
|fair-ly-can-celled|
B2
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/ˈfɛrli ˈkænsəld/
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/ˈfeəli ˈkænsəld/
justly annulled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fairly-cancelled' originates from the combination of 'fairly,' meaning 'in a just manner,' and 'cancelled,' meaning 'called off or annulled.'
Historical Evolution
'Fairly' comes from Old English 'fægerlice,' meaning 'beautifully' or 'pleasantly,' and 'cancelled' comes from Latin 'cancellare,' meaning 'to make void.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fairly' meant 'beautifully,' but over time it evolved to mean 'justly' or 'equitably.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an event or action that has been canceled in a manner that is just and reasonable.
The concert was fairly-cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 22:00