rapidly-mended
|rap-id-ly-mend-ed|
B2
/ˈræpɪdli ˈmɛndɪd/
quickly repaired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rapidly-mended' originates from the combination of 'rapidly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'mended,' meaning 'repaired.'
Historical Evolution
'Rapidly' and 'mended' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination into 'rapidly-mended' is a modern construct.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mended' meant 'to repair,' and 'rapidly' meant 'quickly.' The combination retains the original meanings of both words.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fixed or repaired quickly.
The rapidly-mended fence stood strong after the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 10:57