purposely-broken
|pur-pose-ly-bro-ken|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli ˈbroʊkən/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli ˈbrəʊkən/
intentionally damaged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposely-broken' originates from the combination of 'purpose' and 'broken', where 'purpose' meant 'intention' and 'broken' meant 'damaged'.
Historical Evolution
'purposely-broken' is a modern English term formed by combining 'purposely' and 'broken'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intentionally damaged', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally damaged or made to appear damaged.
The artist created a purposely-broken sculpture to convey a message about fragility.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 15:41