purposely-contracted
|pur-pose-ly-con-tract-ed|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli kənˈtræktɪd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli kənˈtræktɪd/
intentionally reduced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposely-contracted' originates from the combination of 'purpose' and 'contract,' where 'purpose' meant 'intention' and 'contract' meant 'to draw together or reduce in size.'
Historical Evolution
'purpose' and 'contract' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'purposely-contracted.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'contract' meant 'to draw together,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'to reduce in size intentionally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally made smaller or reduced in size or scope.
The document was purposely-contracted to fit the page.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 16:50