minimally-furnished
|min-i-mal-ly-fur-nished|
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/ˈmɪnɪməli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/ˈmɪnɪməli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/
(furnish)
provide or supply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'furnish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'furnir,' where 'furnir' meant 'to provide or supply.'
Historical Evolution
'furnir' transformed into the Middle English word 'furnishen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'furnish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide or supply,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
equipped with the minimum necessary furniture.
The apartment was minimally-furnished, with just a bed and a table.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 10:32