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English

meticulously-mended

|me-tic-u-lous-ly-men-ded|

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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈmɛndɪd/

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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈmɛndɪd/

(mend)

repair

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
mendmendersmendsmendedmendedmendingmendingsmendermendabilitycarefully-mendedmendedbadly-mendedpoorly-mendedincorrectly-mendedshoddy
Etymology
Etymology Information

'mend' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'menden,' where 'menden' meant 'to repair or improve.'

Historical Evolution

'menden' transformed into the modern English word 'mend' through Old French influence.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to repair or improve,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

repaired with great attention to detail and precision.

The meticulously-mended quilt looked as good as new.

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Last updated: 2025/04/23 13:51