machine-made
|ma/chine/made|
B2
/məˈʃiːn meɪd/
produced by machines
Etymology
Etymology Information
'machine-made' originates from the combination of 'machine' and 'made', where 'machine' refers to a device or apparatus and 'made' is the past participle of 'make'.
Historical Evolution
'Machine' comes from the Latin word 'machina', and 'made' is derived from the Old English 'macian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'machine-made' simply referred to items produced by machines, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced or manufactured by machines rather than by hand.
The machine-made furniture was cheaper than the handcrafted pieces.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45