forcibly-collected
|for-ci-bly-col-lect-ed|
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/ˈfɔrsəbli kəˈlɛktɪd/
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/ˈfɔːsəbli kəˈlɛktɪd/
(collect)
gather together
Etymology
'forcibly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'forcibilis,' where 'forc-' meant 'strength' and '-ibilis' meant 'able to be.' 'Collected' comes from Latin 'collectus,' the past participle of 'colligere,' meaning 'to gather together.'
'forcibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'forcible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'forcibly.' 'Collectus' evolved into the Old French 'collecter,' and eventually became the modern English 'collect.'
Initially, 'forcibly' meant 'able to be strong,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'by force.' 'Collect' originally meant 'to gather together,' which remains largely unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
gathered or obtained by force or coercion.
The taxes were forcibly-collected from the citizens.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 09:46
