perpetually-observed
|per-pet-u-al-ly-ob-served|
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/pərˈpɛtʃuəli əbˈzɜrvd/
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/pəˈpɛtʃuəli əbˈzɜːvd/
constantly watched
Etymology
Etymology Information
'perpetually-observed' originates from the combination of 'perpetual,' meaning 'never-ending or continuous,' and 'observed,' meaning 'watched or monitored.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'perpetually-observed' evolved from the need to describe phenomena or objects that are under constant surveillance or observation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'always watched,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
continuously or constantly watched or monitored.
The perpetually-observed stars in the sky guide sailors at night.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 02:40