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monitored

|mon/i/tored|

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/ˈmɑːnɪtərd/

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/ˈmɒnɪtəd/

(monitor)

observe and check

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerbAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'monitor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'monere,' where 'monere' meant 'to warn.'

Historical Evolution

'monere' transformed into the French word 'moniteur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'monitor' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to warn or advise,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to observe or check the progress or quality of something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'monitor'.

The patient was monitored closely by the medical staff.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39