justly-distributed
|just-ly-dis-trib-ut-ed|
B2
/ˈdʒʌstli dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
fair allocation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justly-distributed' originates from the combination of 'justly,' meaning 'in a fair manner,' and 'distributed,' meaning 'allocated or spread out.'
Historical Evolution
'Justly' comes from the Old French 'juste,' and 'distributed' from the Latin 'distribuere,' meaning 'to divide or allocate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice,' and 'distributed' meant 'to divide among several.' The combined term retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed in a fair and equitable manner.
The resources were justly-distributed among the team members.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 22:11
