meticulously-restored
|me-tic-u-lous-ly-re-stored|
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/məˈtɪkjələsli rɪˈstɔrd/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli rɪˈstɔːd/
(restore)
bring back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'restore' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'restaurare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'staurare' meant 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build again,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring back to a former condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
restored with great attention to detail and precision.
The meticulously-restored painting looked as if it had just been completed by the artist.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 01:08