forced-returned
|forced-re-turned|
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/fɔrst-rɪˈtɜrnd/
🇬🇧
/fɔːst-rɪˈtɜːnd/
compelled to return
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forced-returned' originates from the combination of 'forced' and 'returned', where 'forced' means 'compelled by force' and 'returned' means 'to go back'.
Historical Evolution
'forced' and 'returned' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'forced-returned' is a modern construct to describe a specific situation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'forced' and 'returned' had separate meanings, but their combination now specifically refers to being compelled to go back.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/07 02:13
