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professionally-treated

|pro-fes-sion-al-ly-treat-ed|

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/prəˈfɛʃənəli ˈtriːtɪd/

handled by a professional

Etymology
Etymology Information

'professionally-treated' originates from the combination of 'professionally' and 'treated'. 'Professionally' comes from 'profession', which originates from Latin 'professio', meaning 'public declaration'. 'Treated' comes from Old French 'traitier', meaning 'to handle or deal with'.

Historical Evolution

'Professionally' evolved from the Latin 'professio' through Old French 'profession', and 'treated' evolved from Old French 'traitier'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'professionally' meant 'pertaining to a profession', and 'treated' meant 'handled'. Over time, the combination evolved to mean 'handled by a professional'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

handled or managed by a professional, ensuring a high standard of quality or expertise.

The professionally-treated wood is resistant to decay.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 19:24