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genuinely-changed

|gen-u-ine-ly-changed|

C1

/ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li tʃeɪndʒd/

authentic alteration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'genuinely' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'genuinus,' meaning 'natural' or 'innate.' 'Changed' comes from Old French 'changier,' meaning 'to alter or exchange.'

Historical Evolution

'genuinely' evolved from the Latin 'genuinus' through Middle English, while 'changed' transformed from Old French 'changier' to the modern English 'change.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'genuinely' meant 'natural or innate,' and 'changed' meant 'to alter or exchange.' Over time, 'genuinely-changed' has come to mean 'altered in a sincere or authentic manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

altered in a sincere or authentic manner.

The company has genuinely-changed its policies to be more environmentally friendly.

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Last updated: 2025/04/16 10:37