long-term-collected
|long-term-col-lect-ed|
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/lɔːŋ-tɜːrm-kəˈlɛktɪd/
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/lɒŋ-tɜːm-kəˈlɛktɪd/
(collect)
gather together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'collect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'colligere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'legere' meant 'to gather.'
Historical Evolution
'colligere' transformed into the Old French word 'collecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'collect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gather together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
gathered or accumulated over an extended period.
The museum displayed a long-term-collected array of artifacts.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 16:10