officially-made
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B2
/əˈfɪʃəli meɪd/
authorized creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'officially-made' originates from the word 'official,' which comes from Latin 'officialis,' meaning 'pertaining to duty or service,' combined with 'made,' from Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to create or produce.'
Historical Evolution
'Official' evolved from Latin 'officialis' through Old French 'official,' while 'made' evolved from Old English 'macian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'official' meant 'pertaining to duty,' and 'made' meant 'to create.' Together, they now mean 'created by an official process.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced or created by an official or authorized process.
The document was officially-made by the government.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 01:43