nationally-approved
|na-tion-al-ly-ap-proved|
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/ˈnæʃənəli əˈpruːvd/
(approve)
official agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'approved' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'approbare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'probare' meant 'to test or prove.'
Historical Evolution
'approbare' transformed into the Old French word 'aprover,' and eventually became the modern English word 'approve' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to test or prove something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to officially accept or sanction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
officially recognized or sanctioned at a national level.
The curriculum is nationally-approved, ensuring consistency across all schools.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 07:21