pet-permitted
|pet-per-mit-ted|
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/ˌpɛt pɚˈmɪtɪd/
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/ˌpɛt pəˈmɪtɪd/
pets allowed
Etymology
'pet-permitted' originates from Modern English, specifically the compound of the noun 'pet' and the past participle 'permitted', where 'pet' meant 'domestic or favorite animal' and 'permit' meant 'to allow'.
'pet-permitted' formed in modern usage by combining 'pet' (noun) + 'permitted' (past participle of 'permit'), reflecting the pattern of compound adjectives like 'child-friendly' or 'smoke-free'.
Initially the elements meant 'pet' (a tame or favorite animal) and 'permit' ('to allow'); combined, they have come to mean the single notion 'pets are allowed' in contemporary usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
allowing pets; pets are permitted in a place or under terms (i.e., 'pet-permitted apartment' = an apartment where pets are allowed).
They found a pet-permitted apartment near the park.
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Last updated: 2025/10/01 06:24