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personal-led

|per-son-al-led|

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/ˈpɜːrsənəl lɛd/

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/ˈpɜːsənəl lɛd/

guided by personal interests

Etymology
Etymology Information

'personal-led' is a compound word formed from 'personal' and 'led'. 'Personal' originates from Latin 'personalis', meaning 'pertaining to a person', and 'led' is the past participle of 'lead', from Old English 'lædan', meaning 'to guide'.

Historical Evolution

'Personal' evolved from Latin 'personalis' through Old French 'personel', while 'led' comes from Old English 'lædan'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'personal' meant 'pertaining to a person', and 'led' meant 'guided'. The compound 'personal-led' retains these meanings, emphasizing guidance by personal interests.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

driven or guided by personal interests, preferences, or involvement.

The project was personal-led, focusing on the founder's vision.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45