fairly-given
|fair-ly-giv-en|
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/ˈfɛrli ˈɡɪvən/
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/ˈfeəli ˈɡɪvən/
justly bestowed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fairly-given' originates from the combination of 'fairly' and 'given', where 'fairly' means 'in a fair manner' and 'given' is the past participle of 'give'.
Historical Evolution
'fairly-given' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'fairly' and 'given'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fairly' meant 'in a fair manner', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they convey the idea of something being bestowed in a fair manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given in a fair or just manner.
The award was fairly-given to the most deserving candidate.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 02:17