promptly-ended
|prompt-ly-end-ed|
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/ˈprɑːmptli ˈɛndɪd/
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/ˈprɒmptli ˈɛndɪd/
quickly finished
Etymology
'promptly-ended' originates from the combination of 'promptly' and 'ended'. 'Promptly' comes from Latin 'promptus', meaning 'brought forth', and 'ended' is derived from Old English 'endian', meaning 'to bring to an end'.
'Promptly' evolved from the Latin 'promptus' through Old French 'prompt', while 'ended' transformed from Old English 'endian'.
Initially, 'promptly' meant 'ready or quick', and 'ended' meant 'to bring to an end'. Together, they convey the idea of something being concluded quickly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concluded or finished without delay.
The meeting was promptly-ended after the final decision was made.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 22:58