pollutedly
|pol/lu/ted/ly|
C1
/pəˈluːtɪdli/
(polluted)
contaminated manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polluted' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pollutus,' where 'polluere' meant 'to soil or defile.'
Historical Evolution
'pollutus' transformed into the Old French word 'polluer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pollute' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to soil or defile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to contaminate or make impure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is contaminated or made impure.
The river flowed pollutedly through the city.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/12 09:02