historically-executed
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/hɪˈstɔrɪkli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/
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/hɪˈstɒrɪkli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
historically significant action
Etymology
'historically-executed' originates from the combination of 'historically' and 'executed'. 'Historically' comes from 'history', which originates from Greek 'historia', meaning 'inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation'. 'Executed' comes from Latin 'executus', the past participle of 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out'.
'Historically' evolved from the Greek 'historia' through Latin and Old French, while 'executed' evolved from Latin 'executus' through Old French 'executer'.
Initially, 'historically' meant 'pertaining to history', and 'executed' meant 'carried out'. Together, they imply an action of historical significance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to an action or event that was carried out in the past with historical significance.
The historically-executed treaty changed the course of the nation's history.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 20:00