first-mentioned
|first-men-tioned|
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/fɜrst ˈmɛnʃənd/
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/fɜːst ˈmenʃənd/
(mention)
brief reference
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mention' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mentio,' where 'ment-' meant 'to think or remind.'
Historical Evolution
'mentio' transformed into the Old French word 'mention,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mention' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring to mind or remind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to refer to or speak of.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the first item or person mentioned in a previous context.
In the list of candidates, the first-mentioned was the most qualified.
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