intentionally-preserved
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli prɪˈzɜːvd/
deliberately kept
Etymology
'intentionally-preserved' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'preserved'. 'Intentionally' comes from the Latin word 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out', and 'preserved' comes from the Latin 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'.
'Intentionally' evolved from the Latin 'intentio' through Old French 'intencion', while 'preserved' evolved from Latin 'praeservare' through Old French 'preserver'.
Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'a stretching out', and 'preserved' meant 'to keep safe'. Over time, they combined to mean 'deliberately kept in its original state'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately kept in its original state or condition.
The artifacts were intentionally-preserved to maintain their historical value.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 03:25