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quickly-adjusted

|quick-ly-ad-just-ed|

/ˈkwɪkli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

(adjust)

capable of modification

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Etymology

Etymology Information

'quickly' originates from Old English 'cwic,' meaning 'alive,' and 'adjusted' comes from Old French 'ajuster,' meaning 'to bring into line.'

Historical Evolution

'quickly' evolved from Middle English 'quikly,' and 'adjusted' from Middle English 'ajusten.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'quickly' meant 'alive' or 'living,' but now it means 'rapidly.' 'Adjusted' originally meant 'to bring into line,' and now it means 'to modify or adapt.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

adapted or modified swiftly to suit new conditions or requirements.

The quickly-adjusted strategy helped the team win the game.

Synonyms

rapidly-modified swiftly-altered

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Last updated: 2025/03/23 08:23