manually-operated
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/ˈmæn.ju.ə.li ˈɑː.pəˌreɪ.tɪd/
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/ˈmæn.ju.ə.li ˈɒp.ər.eɪ.tɪd/
hand-operated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'manually-operated' originates from the Latin word 'manus,' meaning 'hand,' and the English word 'operate,' meaning 'to work or perform a function.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'manually-operated' evolved from the combination of 'manual' and 'operate,' reflecting the action of operating something by hand.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'operated by hand,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated by hand rather than automatically or electronically.
The manually-operated machine requires a person to turn the crank.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 03:11