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markedly-changed

|mark-ed-ly-changed|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈmɑrkɪdli tʃeɪndʒd/

🇬🇧

/ˈmɑːkɪdli tʃeɪndʒd/

significant transformation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'markedly-changed' originates from the English words 'markedly' and 'changed', where 'markedly' means 'in a way that is clearly noticeable' and 'changed' means 'made different'.

Historical Evolution

'Markedly' and 'changed' have been used in English since the 16th century, and their combination into 'markedly-changed' reflects a modern usage to emphasize significant change.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'markedly' meant 'in a marked manner', and 'changed' meant 'made different'. Together, they emphasize a noticeable transformation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having undergone a significant or noticeable alteration.

The landscape was markedly-changed after the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/07/10 01:06