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recently-launched

|re-cent-ly-launched|

B2

/ˈriːsəntli lɔːnʧt/

(launch)

initiate movement

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounVerbAdjectiveAdjective
launchlauncheslauncheslauncheslaunchedrelaunchedlaunchedrelaunchedlaunchinglaunchesrelaunchespre-launchrelaunchingpre-launchlaunched
Etymology
Etymology Information

'launch' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'lancher,' where 'lancer' meant 'to throw or hurl.'

Historical Evolution

'lancher' transformed into the Middle English word 'launchen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'launch.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to throw or hurl,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to start or introduce something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been introduced or started not long ago.

The recently-launched smartphone has received positive reviews.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 06:53