genuinely-modified
|gen-u-ine-ly-mod-i-fied|
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/ˈdʒɛnjuɪnli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
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/ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
authentically changed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'genuinely-modified' originates from the combination of 'genuine' and 'modify', where 'genuine' meant 'authentic' and 'modify' meant 'to change or alter'.
Historical Evolution
'genuine' and 'modify' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'genuinely-modified'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'genuine' meant 'authentic' and 'modify' meant 'to change', and together they have retained the meaning of 'authentically changed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or changed in a way that is authentic and true to its original nature.
The recipe was genuinely-modified to suit modern tastes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 10:51