quickly-fixed
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B2
/ˈkwɪkli fɪkst/
rapid repair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quickly-fixed' originates from the combination of 'quickly,' derived from Old English 'cwic,' meaning 'alive' or 'lively,' and 'fixed,' from Latin 'fixus,' meaning 'fastened.'
Historical Evolution
'quickly' evolved from Old English 'cwic' to Middle English 'quik,' and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus' to Middle English 'fixen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'quickly' meant 'alive,' but over time it evolved to mean 'rapidly,' and 'fixed' has largely retained its meaning of 'fastened or repaired.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been repaired or resolved in a short amount of time.
The broken pipe was quickly-fixed by the plumber.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 13:06