naturally-aged
|nat-u-ral-ly-aged|
B2
/ˈnætʃərəli eɪdʒd/
matured naturally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'naturally-aged' originates from the combination of 'natural' and 'age,' where 'natural' means 'existing in or caused by nature' and 'age' means 'to grow older or mature.'
Historical Evolution
'naturally-aged' changed from the concept of 'natural maturation' in various languages and eventually became the modern English term 'naturally-aged.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mature naturally over time,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been allowed to age or mature over time without artificial intervention.
The naturally-aged cheese had a rich and complex flavor.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 21:24