originally-designed
|o-rig-i-nal-ly-de-signed|
/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli dɪˈzaɪnd/
planned from the start
Etymology
'originally-designed' is a compound word combining 'originally' and 'designed'. 'Originally' comes from the Latin 'originem', meaning 'beginning or source', and 'designed' comes from the Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'.
'originally' evolved from the Old French 'original', and 'designed' evolved from the Old French 'designer'.
Initially, 'originally' meant 'from the beginning', and 'designed' meant 'to plan or outline'. The compound 'originally-designed' retains these meanings, emphasizing the intentionality from the start.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or planned in a specific way from the beginning.
The building was originally-designed to withstand earthquakes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 20:36