intentionally-backed
|in-ten-tion-al-ly-backed|
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-bækt/
deliberate support
Etymology
'intentionally-backed' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'backed'. 'Intentionally' comes from the Latin word 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out', and 'backed' is derived from the Old English 'bæc', meaning 'support'.
'intentionally' evolved from the Latin 'intentio' through Old French 'intencion', while 'backed' evolved from Old English 'bæc'.
Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'with intention or purpose', and 'backed' meant 'supported'. The combined term 'intentionally-backed' retains these meanings, emphasizing deliberate support.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported or endorsed with deliberate intent.
The project was intentionally-backed by several influential investors.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 04:04
