privately-delivered
|pri-vate-ly-de-liv-ered|
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/ˈpraɪvətli dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˈpraɪvətli dɪˈlɪvəd/
(deliver)
transporting to a destination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliver' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'delivrer,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'livrer' meant 'to free or release.'
Historical Evolution
'delivrer' transformed into the Middle English word 'deliveren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliver.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to free or release,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring or transport something to a destination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
delivered in a private manner, not publicly or openly.
The package was privately-delivered to ensure confidentiality.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 22:45