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honestly-modified

|hon-est-ly-mod-i-fied|

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/ˈɑːnɪstli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

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/ˈɒnɪstli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

truthfully altered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'honestly-modified' originates from the combination of 'honestly' and 'modified'. 'Honestly' comes from the Old French 'honeste', meaning 'honorable', and 'modified' comes from the Latin 'modificare', meaning 'to limit or regulate'.

Historical Evolution

'honestly-modified' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'honestly' and 'modified'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'honestly' meant 'in an honorable manner', and 'modified' meant 'to limit or regulate'. Together, they evolved to mean 'changed in a truthful manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

altered or changed in a manner that is truthful and straightforward.

The report was honestly-modified to reflect the true findings.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 20:49