privately-stated
|pri-vate-ly-sta-ted|
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/ˈpraɪvətli ˈsteɪtɪd/
expressed privately
Etymology
Etymology Information
'privately-stated' originates from the combination of 'private' and 'state,' where 'private' meant 'not public' and 'state' meant 'to express or declare.'
Historical Evolution
'privately-stated' evolved from the combination of the words 'private' and 'state' in English, maintaining its meaning of expressing something in a non-public manner.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'expressed in private,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressed or declared in a private manner, not publicly disclosed.
The CEO privately-stated his concerns to the board.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 18:46