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internally-produced

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/ɪnˈtɜrnəli prəˈdjuːst/

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/ɪnˈtɜːnəli prəˈdjuːst/

produced within

Etymology
Etymology Information

'internally-produced' originates from the combination of 'internal' and 'produce'. 'Internal' comes from Latin 'internus', meaning 'inward' or 'inside', and 'produce' comes from Latin 'producere', meaning 'to bring forth'.

Historical Evolution

'Internally-produced' evolved from the combination of 'internal' and 'produce', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'internal' meant 'inside' and 'produce' meant 'to bring forth'. The combination now refers to something produced within a specific entity.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced within an organization, system, or body.

The company relies on internally-produced energy to power its operations.

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Last updated: 2025/02/20 18:08