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initially-completed

|in-i-tial-ly-com-plet-ed|

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/ɪˈnɪʃəli kəmˈpliːtɪd/

finished at the start

Etymology
Etymology Information

'initially-completed' is a compound word formed from 'initially' and 'completed'. 'Initially' originates from the Latin word 'initialis', meaning 'beginning', and 'completed' comes from the Latin 'completus', meaning 'filled up'.

Historical Evolution

'Initially' evolved from the Latin 'initialis' through Old French 'initial', while 'completed' evolved from Latin 'completus' through Old French 'completer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'initially' meant 'at the beginning', and 'completed' meant 'filled up'. Together, they describe something finished at the start.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that was completed at the beginning or in the initial stages.

The project was initially-completed before the deadline.

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Last updated: 2025/05/10 19:16