ordinarily-kept
|or-di-na-ri-ly-kept|
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/ˌɔːr.dəˈner.i-ˌkɛpt/
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/ˌɔː.dɪˈner.i-ˌkɛpt/
customarily maintained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ordinarily-kept' originates from the combination of 'ordinary' and 'keep', where 'ordinary' meant 'usual' and 'keep' meant 'maintain'.
Historical Evolution
'ordinarily-kept' evolved from the Middle English word 'ordinarie' and 'keepen', eventually becoming the modern English term 'ordinarily-kept'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'maintained in a usual manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or preserved in a usual or customary manner.
The garden was ordinarily-kept, with no extravagant features.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 00:38