federally-funded
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B2
/ˈfɛdərəli ˈfʌndɪd/
government-supported
Etymology
Etymology Information
'federally-funded' originates from 'federal,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'foedus,' meaning 'covenant' or 'treaty.'
Historical Evolution
'federal' changed from the Latin word 'foedus' and eventually became the modern English word 'federal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'federal' meant 'pertaining to a treaty or agreement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to the central government.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
receiving financial support from the federal government.
The research project is federally-funded.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 08:30