intentionally-ruined
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ruːɪnd/
deliberate destruction
Etymology
'intentionally-ruined' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'ruined', where 'intentionally' comes from Latin 'intentio' meaning 'a stretching out' and 'ruined' from Latin 'ruina' meaning 'a collapse'.
'intentionally' evolved from Middle English 'entencioun' and 'ruined' from Old French 'ruine', eventually forming the modern English term 'intentionally-ruined'.
Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'with intention or purpose', and 'ruined' meant 'destroyed'. Together, they convey the idea of something being destroyed on purpose.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately destroyed or damaged.
The artist created an intentionally-ruined sculpture to convey a message about decay.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 02:04
