obtainedly
|ob/tain/ed/ly|
C2
/əbˈteɪndli/
(obtain)
acquire possession
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obtainedly' originates from the verb 'obtain', which comes from Latin 'obtinere', where 'ob-' meant 'toward' and 'tenere' meant 'to hold'.
Historical Evolution
'obtinere' transformed into the Old French word 'obtenir', and eventually became the modern English word 'obtain' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold or possess', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to acquire or get something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is obtained or acquired.
The results were obtainedly accurate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41