purposely-shared
|pur-pose-ly-shared|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli ʃɛrd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli ʃɛəd/
intentional sharing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposely' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'purposely,' where 'purpose' meant 'intention' and '-ly' is an adverbial suffix.
Historical Evolution
'purposely' changed from the Middle English word 'purposely' and eventually became the modern English word 'purposely'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'with intention or purpose,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally distributed or communicated to others.
The document was purposely-shared with the team to ensure everyone was informed.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 07:30