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quickly-harmed

|quick-ly-harmed|

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/ˈkwɪkli hɑːrmd/

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/ˈkwɪkli hɑːmd/

easily damaged

Etymology
Etymology Information

'quickly-harmed' originates from the combination of 'quickly' and 'harmed', where 'quickly' means 'at a fast pace' and 'harmed' means 'injured or damaged'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'quickly-harmed' combines the adverb 'quickly' with the past participle 'harmed' to describe something that is easily damaged.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'easily injured', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

easily or rapidly damaged or injured.

The delicate fabric is quickly-harmed by rough handling.

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Last updated: 2025/06/01 14:52