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historically-implemented

|his-tor-i-cal-ly-im-ple-ment-ed|

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/hɪˈstɔrɪkli ˈɪmpləmɛntɪd/

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/hɪˈstɒrɪkli ˈɪmplɪmɛntɪd/

(implement)

putting into effect

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
implementimplementsimplementingimplementsimplementedimplementedimplementingimplementationsimplementationimplementersimplementedimplementable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'implement' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'implēre,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'plēre' meant 'to fill.'

Historical Evolution

'implēre' transformed into the Old French word 'emplement,' and eventually became the modern English word 'implement' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fill or complete,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put into effect or carry out.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

refers to something that has been put into effect or carried out in the past, often with historical significance.

The policy was historically-implemented during the early 20th century.

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Last updated: 2025/05/03 22:38