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purposefully-changed

|pur-pose-ful-ly-changed|

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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli tʃeɪndʒd/

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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli tʃeɪndʒd/

intentional modification

Etymology
Etymology Information

'purposefully-changed' originates from the combination of 'purposefully' and 'changed', where 'purposefully' means 'with intention' and 'changed' means 'made different'.

Historical Evolution

'purposefully' and 'changed' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'purposefully-changed' is a modern construct to emphasize intentional alteration.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'purposefully' and 'changed' were used separately, but their combination emphasizes a deliberate modification.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

intentionally altered or modified.

The document was purposefully-changed to reflect the new policy.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 13:38