rapidly-modified
|rap-id-ly-mod-i-fied|
B2
/ˈræpɪdli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
quickly changed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rapidly-modified' originates from the combination of 'rapidly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'modified,' meaning 'changed or altered.'
Historical Evolution
'Rapidly' comes from the Latin word 'rapidus,' meaning 'swift,' and 'modified' comes from the Latin word 'modificare,' meaning 'to measure or limit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rapidly' meant 'swiftly,' and 'modified' meant 'to change or alter.' The combined term 'rapidly-modified' retains these meanings, emphasizing speed in alteration.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
changed or altered at a fast pace.
The rapidly-modified software was ready for deployment.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 16:04