intentionally-contracted
|in-ten-tion-al-ly-con-tract-ed|
C1
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli kənˈtræktɪd/
deliberately reduced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intentionally-contracted' originates from the combination of 'intentionally,' meaning 'done on purpose,' and 'contracted,' meaning 'made smaller or reduced.'
Historical Evolution
'Intentionally' comes from the Latin word 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out,' while 'contracted' comes from the Latin 'contractus,' meaning 'drawn together.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'contracted' meant 'drawn together,' but over time it evolved to mean 'made smaller or reduced.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately made smaller or reduced in size or scope.
The intentionally-contracted version of the document was easier to read.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 15:54