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immediately-evaluated

|im-me-di-ate-ly-e-val-u-at-ed|

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/ɪˈmiːdiətli ɪˈvæljueɪtɪd/

(immediate)

without delay

Base FormAdverb
immediateimmediately
Etymology
Etymology Information

'immediate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'immediatus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'medius' meant 'middle.'

Historical Evolution

'immediatus' transformed into the Old French word 'immediat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'immediate.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without anything in between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without delay.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

evaluated or assessed without delay or hesitation.

The results were immediately-evaluated to ensure quick decision-making.

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Last updated: 2025/05/01 00:47