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genuinely-adjusted

|gen-u-ine-ly-ad-just-ed|

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/ˈdʒɛnjuɪnli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

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/ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

authentically modified

Etymology
Etymology Information

'genuinely-adjusted' is a compound word formed from 'genuine' and 'adjusted'. 'Genuine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'genuinus', meaning 'natural' or 'innate'. 'Adjusted' comes from the Latin 'adjuxtare', meaning 'to bring into proper relation'.

Historical Evolution

'Genuine' evolved from the Latin 'genuinus' through Old French 'genuin', while 'adjusted' transformed from the Latin 'adjuxtare' through Old French 'ajuster'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'genuine' meant 'natural' or 'innate', while 'adjusted' meant 'to bring into proper relation'. Together, they convey the idea of being authentically modified.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been modified or adapted in a sincere and authentic manner.

The genuinely-adjusted plan took into account all the feedback from the team.

Synonyms

authentically-modifiedsincerely-adapted

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/16 11:43