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perfectly-paired

|per-fec-tly-paired|

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/ˈpɜːrfɪktli ˈpɛrd/

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/ˈpɜːfɪktli ˈpeəd/

ideally matched together

Etymology
Etymology Information

'perfectly-paired' is a modern English compound formed from 'perfectly' (from Latin 'perfectus', meaning 'completed, excellent') and 'paired' (from Latin 'par', meaning 'equal, mate').

Historical Evolution

'Perfectly' and 'paired' were combined in modern English to create the compound adjective 'perfectly-paired', especially in contexts like food, relationships, or objects.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'pair' meant 'a set of two', but 'perfectly-paired' evolved to mean 'matched together in an ideal way'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes two things or people that are matched together in an ideal or harmonious way.

They are a perfectly-paired couple.

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Last updated: 2025/07/28 00:03