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English

originally-made

|o-rig-i-nal-ly-made|

B2

/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli-meɪd/

uniquely created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'originally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'originalis,' where 'origin-' meant 'beginning or source.' 'made' comes from Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to create or produce.'

Historical Evolution

'originalis' transformed into the Old French word 'original,' and eventually became the modern English word 'originally.' 'macian' evolved into the Middle English 'maken,' leading to the modern English 'made.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'originally' meant 'from the beginning,' but over time it evolved to emphasize uniqueness or novelty in creation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced in an original manner or style.

The sculpture was an originally-made piece, unlike anything seen before.

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Last updated: 2025/03/12 00:31