purposely-demonstrated
|pur-pose-ly-dem-on-strat-ed|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪd/
intentionally shown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposely-demonstrated' originates from the combination of 'purpose' and 'demonstrate', where 'purpose' meant 'intention' and 'demonstrate' meant 'to show or display'.
Historical Evolution
'purposely-demonstrated' evolved from the combination of the words 'purpose' and 'demonstrate' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intentionally shown', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally shown or displayed to convey a specific message or purpose.
The artist's work was purposely-demonstrated to provoke thought.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 15:35