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originally-changed

|o-rig-i-nal-ly-changed|

B2

/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli-tʃeɪndʒd/

altered from original

Etymology
Etymology Information

'originally-changed' is a compound word formed from 'originally' and 'changed'. 'Originally' comes from the Latin 'originem', meaning 'beginning or source', and 'changed' is derived from the Old French 'changier', meaning 'to alter or exchange'.

Historical Evolution

'Originally' evolved from the Latin 'originem' through Old French 'origine', while 'changed' came from Old French 'changier'. The combination of these words into 'originally-changed' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'originally' meant 'from the beginning', and 'changed' meant 'to make different'. Together, they convey the idea of something that has been altered from its initial state.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been altered from its original state.

The document was originally-changed to reflect the new policy.

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Last updated: 2025/04/05 04:02