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information-rich

|in-for-ma-tion-rich|

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/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən rɪtʃ/

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/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən rɪtʃ/

abundant in information

Etymology
Etymology Information

'information-rich' is a compound word formed from 'information' and 'rich'. 'Information' originates from Latin 'informare', meaning 'to shape, form, or instruct', and 'rich' comes from Old English 'rice', meaning 'powerful or wealthy'.

Historical Evolution

'Information' evolved from Middle English 'informacioun', while 'rich' evolved from Old English 'rice'. The compound 'information-rich' emerged in modern English to describe something abundant in information.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rich' meant 'wealthy or powerful', but in the context of 'information-rich', it evolved to mean 'abundant in information'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

containing a large amount of information or data.

The report was information-rich, providing detailed insights into the market trends.

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Last updated: 2025/03/06 09:12