gradually-renovated
|grad-u-al-ly-ren-o-vat-ed|
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪd/
(renovate)
make new again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'renovate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'renovare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'novare' meant 'make new.'
Historical Evolution
'renovare' transformed into the French word 'rénover,' and eventually became the modern English word 'renovate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make new again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to something that has been updated or improved over a period of time.
The gradually-renovated building now boasts modern amenities.
Synonyms
incrementally-updatedprogressively-improved
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/18 18:46