obscurely-made
|ob-scure-ly-made|
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/əbˈskjʊrli-meɪd/
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/əbˈskjʊəli-meɪd/
unclear construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obscurely-made' originates from the English word 'obscure,' which comes from Latin 'obscurus,' meaning 'dark, unknown.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'made' is the past participle of 'make.'
Historical Evolution
'Obscurus' transformed into the Old French word 'obscur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obscure.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'obscurus' meant 'dark or unknown,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/10 20:42
