habitually-kept
|ha-bit-u-al-ly-kept|
/həˈbɪtʃuəli kɛpt/
regularly maintained
Etymology
'habitually-kept' originates from the combination of 'habitually' and 'kept', where 'habitually' comes from the Latin 'habitus', meaning 'condition or state', and 'kept' is the past participle of 'keep', from Old English 'cēpan', meaning 'to seize or hold'.
'habitually-kept' combines the adverb 'habitually' with the past participle 'kept', forming a compound adjective used in modern English.
Initially, 'habitually' meant 'by habit', and 'kept' meant 'held or maintained'. Together, they evolved to describe something regularly maintained.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
regularly maintained or preserved as a habit.
The garden was habitually-kept, showcasing its vibrant flowers year-round.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 18:48