greatly-changed
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/ˈɡreɪtli tʃeɪndʒd/
significantly altered
Etymology
'greatly-changed' originates from the combination of 'greatly,' meaning 'to a large extent,' and 'changed,' the past participle of 'change,' meaning 'to make or become different.'
'greatly' comes from Old English 'grēatlic,' meaning 'large or important,' and 'changed' from Old French 'changier,' meaning 'to alter or exchange.'
Initially, 'greatly' meant 'large or important,' and 'changed' meant 'to alter.' Together, they evolved to mean 'significantly altered.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
significantly altered or modified from its original state.
The landscape was greatly-changed after the construction of the new highway.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 06:24
