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intentionally-recovered

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-re-cov-ered|

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈkʌvərd/

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈkʌvəd/

(recover)

regain health or strength

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
recoverrecoveriesrecoversrecoveredrecoveredrecoveringrecoveryrecoverableinvoluntarily-recoveredrapidly-recoveredrecoverably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intentio,' where 'in-' meant 'toward' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.' 'Recovered' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recuperare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'

Historical Evolution

'intention' transformed into the Old French word 'intencion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intention.' 'Recuperare' transformed into the Old French word 'recovrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recover.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intention' meant 'a stretching toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'purpose or aim.' 'Recover' initially meant 'to regain possession,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

recovered with deliberate intent or purpose.

The artifact was intentionally-recovered from the site to preserve its historical value.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 22:42