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full-pitched

|full/pitched|

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/fʊl-pɪtʃt/

complete intensity

Etymology
Etymology Information

'full-pitched' originates from the combination of 'full' and 'pitched', where 'full' meant 'complete' and 'pitched' referred to 'having a specific tone or sound'.

Historical Evolution

'full-pitched' evolved from the Middle English use of 'full' and 'pitched', which were used to describe sounds or tones that were complete or at their maximum intensity.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having a complete tone', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a complete or maximum degree of pitch or intensity'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a complete or maximum degree of pitch or intensity.

The full-pitched sound of the orchestra filled the concert hall.

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Last updated: 2025/01/21 01:18