ingeniously-executed
|in-ge-ni-ous-ly-ex-e-cu-ted|
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/ɪnˈdʒiːniəsli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
cleverly done
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ingeniously-executed' combines 'ingenious,' originating from Latin 'ingeniosus,' meaning 'clever' or 'talented,' and 'executed,' from Latin 'executus,' meaning 'carried out.'
Historical Evolution
'Ingenious' evolved from Latin 'ingeniosus' through Old French 'ingenieux,' while 'executed' came from Latin 'executus' through Old French 'executer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ingenious' meant 'clever or talented,' and 'executed' meant 'carried out.' Together, they describe something done with cleverness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed with cleverness and originality.
The ingeniously-executed plan left everyone in awe.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 05:58