pedal-powered
|ped-al-pow-ered|
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/ˈpɛdəl ˌpaʊərd/
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/ˈpɛdəl ˌpaʊəd/
foot-driven
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pedal-powered' originates from the combination of 'pedal,' which comes from Latin 'pedalis,' meaning 'of the foot,' and 'powered,' from the verb 'power,' meaning 'to supply with energy.'
Historical Evolution
'pedal' changed from the Latin word 'pedalis' and eventually became the modern English word 'pedal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pedal' referred to anything related to the foot, but over time it evolved to mean a lever worked by the foot to power a machine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or driven by pedals, typically referring to vehicles or machines.
The pedal-powered bicycle is an eco-friendly mode of transportation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45