originally-preserved
|o-rig-i-nal-ly-pre-served|
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/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli prɪˈzɜːvd/
kept in original state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'originally-preserved' originates from the combination of 'originally' and 'preserved', where 'originally' meant 'in the beginning' and 'preserved' meant 'kept safe or intact'.
Historical Evolution
'originally-preserved' is a modern English term formed by combining 'originally' and 'preserved'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'kept in its initial state', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/24 09:28