professionally-treated
|pro-fes-sion-al-ly-treat-ed|
/prəˈfɛʃənəli ˈtriːtɪd/
handled by a professional
Etymology
'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'.
'Professionally' evolved from the Latin 'professio' through Old French 'profession', and 'treated' evolved from Old French 'traitier'.
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
