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imaginatively-altered

|i-mag-i-na-tive-ly-al-tered|

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/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli ˈɔltərd/

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/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli ˈɔːltəd/

creatively changed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'imaginatively-altered' originates from the combination of 'imaginative' and 'altered'. 'Imaginative' comes from the Latin word 'imaginativus', meaning 'able to imagine', and 'altered' comes from the Latin word 'alterare', meaning 'to change'.

Historical Evolution

'Imaginative' evolved from the Latin 'imaginativus' through Old French 'imaginatif', while 'altered' evolved from Latin 'alterare' through Old French 'alterer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'imaginative' meant 'able to imagine', and 'altered' meant 'to change'. Together, they convey the idea of being creatively changed.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

changed or modified in a creative or inventive manner.

The artist's imaginatively-altered sculptures captivated the audience.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 18:57