intentionally-maintained
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli meɪnˈteɪnd/
deliberately kept
Etymology
'intentionally-maintained' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'maintained'. 'Intentionally' comes from the Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out', and 'maintained' from the Latin 'manutenere', meaning 'to hold in the hand'.
'intentionally' evolved from the Latin 'intentio' through Old French 'intencion', and 'maintained' from Latin 'manutenere' through Old French 'maintenir'.
Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'a stretching out', and 'maintained' meant 'to hold in the hand'. Over time, they evolved to mean 'on purpose' and 'kept in a particular state', respectively.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept in a particular state or condition on purpose.
The garden was intentionally-maintained to preserve its historical appearance.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 02:34