properly-repaired
|prop-er-ly-re-paired|
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/ˈprɑːpərli rɪˈpɛrd/
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/ˈprɒpəli rɪˈpeəd/
(repair)
fix or mend
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repair' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reparer,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'parer' meant 'make ready.'
Historical Evolution
'reparer' transformed into the Middle English word 'repairen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repair.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make ready again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fix or mend something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fixed or mended in a correct or suitable manner.
The car was properly-repaired and ran smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 20:21