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promptly-settled

|prompt-ly-set-tled|

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/ˈprɑːmptli ˈsɛtəld/

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/ˈprɒmptli ˈsɛtəld/

(settle)

establish or resolve

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
settlesettlementssettlessettledsettledsettlingsettlementimproperly-settled
Etymology
Etymology Information

'settle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'setlan,' where 'setl' meant 'seat' or 'place.'

Historical Evolution

'setlan' transformed into the Middle English word 'setlen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'settle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to place or establish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to resolve or conclude.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

resolved or concluded quickly and efficiently.

The dispute was promptly-settled by the mediator.

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Last updated: 2025/05/08 03:28