recently-imposed
|re-cent-ly-im-posed|
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/ˈriːsəntli ɪmˈpoʊzd/
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/ˈriːsəntli ɪmˈpəʊzd/
(impose)
force acceptance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'imponere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'imponere' transformed into the Old French word 'imposer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'impose' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place upon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enforce or apply something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been enforced or applied in the near past.
The recently-imposed regulations have changed the way businesses operate.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 12:15