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officially-organized

|of-fi-cial-ly-or-gan-ized|

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/əˈfɪʃəli ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

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/əˈfɪʃəli ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

formally arranged

Etymology
Etymology Information

'officially-organized' originates from the combination of 'officially' and 'organized', where 'officially' is derived from 'official', meaning 'authorized or recognized by an authority', and 'organized' from 'organize', meaning 'to arrange systematically'.

Historical Evolution

'officially' changed from the Old French word 'official', and 'organized' from the Medieval Latin 'organizare', eventually becoming the modern English word 'officially-organized'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'officially' meant 'by authority', and 'organized' meant 'arranged', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'arranged in a formal manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged or structured in a formal manner, often recognized by an authority or institution.

The event was officially-organized by the city council.

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Last updated: 2025/03/22 13:30