manually-started
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/ˈmæn.ju.ə.li ˈstɑːr.tɪd/
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/ˈmæn.ju.ə.li ˈstɑː.tɪd/
initiated by hand
Etymology
'manually' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'manuālis,' where 'manus' meant 'hand.' 'Started' comes from Old English 'styrtan,' meaning 'to leap up.'
'manually' evolved from the Latin 'manuālis' through Old French 'manuel' to the modern English 'manual.' 'Started' transformed from Old English 'styrtan' to Middle English 'starten,' eventually becoming 'start.'
Initially, 'manually' meant 'by hand,' and 'started' meant 'to leap up.' Over time, 'manually-started' evolved to mean 'initiated by hand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or initiated by hand rather than automatically or electronically.
The generator is manually-started in case of a power outage.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 10:29