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obligatorily-recovered

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/əˈblɪɡəˌtɔrɪli rɪˈkʌvərd/

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/əˈblɪɡət(ə)rɪli rɪˈkʌvəd/

mandatory recovery

Etymology
Etymology Information

'obligatorily-recovered' originates from the combination of 'obligatory' and 'recovered', where 'obligatory' comes from Latin 'obligatorius', meaning 'binding', and 'recovered' from Old French 'recovrer', meaning 'to regain'.

Historical Evolution

'obligatorily-recovered' changed from the combination of 'obligatory' and 'recovered' in modern English usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'recovered in a binding manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

recovered in a manner that is required or mandatory.

The funds were obligatorily-recovered by the government.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 02:35