promptly-executed
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/ˈprɑːmptli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
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/ˈprɒmptli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
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Etymology
'promptly-executed' originates from the combination of 'promptly' and 'executed'. 'Promptly' comes from Latin 'promptus', meaning 'ready', and 'executed' comes from Latin 'executus', meaning 'carried out'.
'Promptly' evolved from the Latin 'promptus' through Old French 'prompt', and 'executed' evolved from Latin 'executus' through Old French 'executer'.
Initially, 'promptly' meant 'ready' and 'executed' meant 'carried out'. Together, they evolved to mean 'performed without delay'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed or carried out without delay.
The project was promptly-executed, meeting all deadlines.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 03:46