properly-handled
|prop-er-ly-hand-led|
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/ˈprɑːpərli ˈhændəld/
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/ˈprɒpəli ˈhændəld/
(handle)
grip or manage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'properly-handled' originates from the combination of 'properly,' an adverb meaning 'in a suitable manner,' and 'handled,' the past participle of 'handle,' meaning 'to manage or deal with.'
Historical Evolution
'properly' comes from the Latin word 'proprius,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'handle' comes from the Old English 'handlian,' meaning 'to touch or manage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'handle' meant 'to touch or feel,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to manage or deal with.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or dealt with in an appropriate or correct manner.
The situation was properly-handled by the team.
Synonyms
well-managedappropriately-dealt
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/19 11:29