recently-applied
|re-cent-ly-ap-plied|
B2
/ˈriːsəntli əˈplaɪd/
(apply)
to put into action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apply' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'applicare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold.'
Historical Evolution
'applicare' transformed into the Old French word 'applier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'apply' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to attach or join,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put to use or action.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been put into use or action in the near past.
The recently-applied paint is still wet.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 10:40