jointly-maintained
|joint-ly-main-tained|
B2
/ˈdʒɔɪntli meɪnˈteɪnd/
shared upkeep
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jointly-maintained' originates from the combination of 'jointly' and 'maintained', where 'jointly' means 'together' and 'maintained' means 'kept in good condition'.
Historical Evolution
'jointly' and 'maintained' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'jointly-maintained'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'jointly' and 'maintained' were used separately, but over time they evolved into a compound adjective describing shared responsibility.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or kept up by two or more parties together.
The park is jointly-maintained by the city and local volunteers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 07:44