prejudicedly
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/ˈprɛdʒʊdɪstli/
(prejudiced)
biased manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prejudicedly' originates from the Latin word 'praejudicium', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'judicium' meant 'judgment'.
Historical Evolution
'praejudicium' transformed into the Old French word 'prejudice', and eventually became the modern English word 'prejudice' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a judgment made in advance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bias or preconceived opinion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows prejudice or bias.
She prejudicedly dismissed the idea without considering its merits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
