rapidly-damaged
|rap-id-ly-dam-aged|
B2
/ˈræpɪdli ˈdæmɪdʒd/
quickly harmed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rapidly-damaged' is a compound word formed from 'rapidly' and 'damaged'. 'Rapidly' originates from Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'swift'. 'Damaged' comes from Old French 'damager', meaning 'to harm'.
Historical Evolution
'Rapidly' evolved from Latin 'rapidus' to Middle English 'rapide', and 'damaged' evolved from Old French 'damager' to Middle English 'damagen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rapidly' meant 'swiftly', and 'damaged' meant 'harmed'. The compound 'rapidly-damaged' retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
quickly harmed or impaired.
The rapidly-damaged car was towed away.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 02:16