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properly-blended

|prop-er-ly-blend-ed|

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/ˈprɑːpərli ˈblɛndɪd/

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/ˈprɒpəli ˈblɛndɪd/

(blend)

mix smoothly

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
blendblendsblendsblendsblendedblendedblendingblenderblendedunevenly-blendedimproperly-blended
Etymology
Etymology Information

'blend' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'blanda,' where 'blanda' meant 'to mix.'

Historical Evolution

'blanda' transformed into the Middle English word 'blenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blend.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to mix or mingle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

mixed or combined in a suitable or correct manner.

The properly-blended ingredients resulted in a delicious cake.

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Last updated: 2025/07/26 03:00