indefinitely-saved
|in-def-i-nite-ly-saved|
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli seɪvd/
Kept without limit
Etymology
'indefinitely-saved' originates from the combination of 'indefinitely' and 'saved'. 'Indefinitely' comes from Latin 'indefinitus', meaning 'not defined', and 'saved' from Old English 'safian', meaning 'to make safe'.
'Indefinitely' evolved from Latin 'indefinitus' through Middle English, while 'saved' evolved from Old English 'safian'. The combination 'indefinitely-saved' is a modern English construct.
Initially, 'indefinitely' meant 'not defined', and 'saved' meant 'to make safe'. Together, they now mean 'kept without a defined end'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept or preserved without a defined end or limit.
The data was indefinitely-saved on the server.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 06:47