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originally-done

|o-rig-i-nal-ly-done|

B2

/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli dʌn/

completed as initially intended

Etymology
Etymology Information

'originally-done' is a compound word formed from 'originally' and 'done'. 'Originally' comes from the Latin 'originem', meaning 'beginning or source', and 'done' is the past participle of 'do', from Old English 'don'.

Historical Evolution

'Originally' evolved from the Latin 'originem' through Old French 'origine', while 'done' evolved from Old English 'don'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'originally' meant 'from the beginning', and 'done' meant 'completed'. Together, they convey the idea of something completed as initially intended.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

completed in the manner or style that was initially intended or planned.

The project was originally-done, meeting all the initial specifications.

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Last updated: 2025/05/03 22:27