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harmoniously-combined

|har-mo-ni-ous-ly-com-bined|

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/hɑrˈmoʊniəsli kəmˈbaɪnd/

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/hɑːˈmɒnɪəslɪ kəmˈbaɪnd/

(harmoniously combine)

joined in a pleasing way

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
harmoniously combineharmoniously combinesharmoniously combinedharmoniously combinedharmoniously combiningharmoniously-combined
Etymology
Etymology Information

'harmonious' and 'combine' are older English words joined together: 'harmonious' (from Late Latin 'harmoniosus' via French and ultimately from Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'agreement, concord') and 'combine' (from Latin 'combinare', where 'com-' meant 'together' and the root was used for 'join').

Historical Evolution

The compound phrase 'harmoniously-combined' is a modern adjectival formation combining the adverb 'harmoniously' (from 'harmonious' + English adverbial suffix '-ly') with the past participle 'combined' (from 'combine'). Individually, 'harmonious' and 'combine' entered English via Latin/French and evolved into current forms; they were later used together in English to describe things joined in a pleasing way.

Meaning Changes

Initially, elements like 'harmonious' emphasized musical or formal agreement and 'combine' meant 'to join together.' Over time, their combined use came to specifically describe parts joined so they produce a pleasing, well-matched whole — the current meaning.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

combined in a harmonious or well-matched way; joined or arranged so the parts work well together.

The harmoniously-combined elements of the design made the room feel calm and balanced.

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Last updated: 2025/08/16 09:18