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painstakingly-restored

|pain-stak-ing-ly-re-stored|

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/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli rɪˈstɔrd/

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/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli rɪˈstɔːd/

carefully restored

Etymology
Etymology Information

'painstakingly' originates from 'painstaking,' which comes from 'pain' and 'stake,' where 'pain' meant 'effort' and 'stake' meant 'to take.' 'Restored' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'restaurare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'staurare' meant 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'Painstakingly' evolved from the Middle English 'paynstaking,' and 'restored' evolved from the Old French 'restorer,' eventually becoming the modern English 'restored.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'painstakingly' meant 'taking pains or effort,' and 'restored' meant 'to bring back to a former condition.' These meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

restored with great care and attention to detail.

The painstakingly-restored painting was the highlight of the exhibition.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 01:18