observational
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/əbˌzɜːrˈveɪʃənl/
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/əbˌzɜːˈveɪʃənl/
(observe)
watcher
Etymology
Etymology Information
'observational' originates from the Latin word 'observare,' where 'ob-' meant 'toward' and 'servare' meant 'to watch or keep.'
Historical Evolution
'observare' transformed into the Old French word 'observer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'observe,' from which 'observational' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to watch or keep,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to observation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to, based on, or involving observation.
The study was purely observational, with no intervention from the researchers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41