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intentionally-aged

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-aged|

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli eɪdʒd/

deliberately matured

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally-aged' originates from the English word 'intentionally,' which comes from the Latin word 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out,' and 'aged,' from the Old French 'aage,' meaning 'age or period of life.'

Historical Evolution

'intentionally' evolved from the Latin 'intentio' through Old French 'intencion,' and 'aged' from Old French 'aage,' eventually forming the modern English term 'intentionally-aged.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'with intention or purpose,' and 'aged' referred to the process of growing older. Together, they evolved to describe the deliberate process of maturing something to enhance its qualities.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

deliberately matured or allowed to develop over time to enhance certain qualities.

The cheese was intentionally-aged to bring out its rich flavors.

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Last updated: 2025/05/20 08:26