internally-sourced
|in-ter-nal-ly-sourced|
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/ɪnˈtɜrnəli sɔrst/
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/ɪnˈtɜːnəli sɔːst/
originating internally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'internally-sourced' originates from the combination of 'internal' and 'source', where 'internal' means 'inside' and 'source' means 'origin'.
Historical Evolution
'Internal' comes from the Latin word 'internus', and 'source' comes from the Old French word 'sourse', meaning 'spring or fountain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'internal' meant 'inside', and 'source' meant 'origin'. Together, they have maintained the meaning of originating from within.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from within an organization or system.
The company prefers using internally-sourced materials to ensure quality control.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 02:09