purposely-shown
|pur-pose-ly-shown|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli ʃoʊn/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli ʃəʊn/
intentionally displayed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposely-shown' originates from the combination of 'purpose' and 'show,' where 'purpose' meant 'intention' and 'show' meant 'to display.'
Historical Evolution
'purposely' combined with 'shown' to form the modern English term 'purposely-shown.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intentionally displayed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally displayed or revealed.
The artist's work was purposely-shown to provoke thought.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 05:51