purposely-saved
|pur-pose-ly-saved|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli seɪvd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli seɪvd/
intentionally reserved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposely-saved' originates from the combination of 'purpose' and 'save,' where 'purpose' meant 'intention' and 'save' meant 'to keep for future use.'
Historical Evolution
'purpose' and 'save' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'purposely-saved.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intentionally kept for a reason,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally kept or reserved for a specific purpose.
The funds were purposely-saved for emergencies.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 00:18