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keenly-assembled

|keen-ly-as-sem-bled|

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/ˈkiːnli əˈsɛmbəld/

meticulously put together

Etymology
Etymology Information

'keenly-assembled' originates from the combination of 'keenly,' meaning 'with intensity or enthusiasm,' and 'assembled,' meaning 'put together.'

Historical Evolution

'keenly' comes from Old English 'cēne,' meaning 'brave' or 'wise,' and 'assembled' from Old French 'assembler,' meaning 'to bring together.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'keenly' meant 'brave' or 'wise,' but over time it evolved to mean 'intensely' or 'enthusiastically.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

meticulously or skillfully put together.

The keenly-assembled team was ready to tackle any challenge.

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Last updated: 2025/04/09 21:31