properly-distributed
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/ˈprɑːpərli dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
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/ˈprɒpəli dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
evenly allocated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'properly-distributed' originates from the combination of 'properly' and 'distributed', where 'properly' means 'in a suitable manner' and 'distributed' means 'spread out or allocated'.
Historical Evolution
'properly-distributed' combines the adverb 'properly' with the past participle 'distributed', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'allocated in a suitable manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
evenly or suitably allocated or spread out.
The resources were properly-distributed among the team members.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 15:04