quickly-corrected
|quick-ly-cor-rect-ed|
B2
/ˈkwɪkli kəˈrɛktɪd/
rapid amendment
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'quickly-corrected' is a compound adjective formed by combining 'quickly,' an adverb meaning 'at a fast pace,' and 'corrected,' the past participle of 'correct,' meaning 'to make right.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'quickly' comes from Old English 'cwiclice,' and 'corrected' comes from Latin 'correctus,' the past participle of 'corrigere,' meaning 'to make straight.'
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently meant 'to amend or fix something rapidly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been corrected in a rapid manner.
The quickly-corrected error prevented any major issues.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 17:17