long-applied
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/lɔːŋ əˈplaɪd/
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/lɒŋ əˈplaɪd/
used for a long time
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'long-applied' combines 'long,' from Old English 'lang,' meaning 'having considerable linear extent,' and 'applied,' from Latin 'applicare,' meaning 'to attach or join.'
Historical Evolution
'Long' and 'applied' have been used together in English since the 19th century to describe something that has been in use for an extended period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something that has been applied for a long time,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been in use or applied for a long period of time.
The long-applied techniques in agriculture have proven effective over the years.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 12:06