restrictedly-kept
|re-strict-ed-ly-kept|
/rɪˈstrɪktɪdli kɛpt/
controlled retention
Etymology
'restrictedly-kept' originates from the combination of 'restrictedly' and 'kept', where 'restrictedly' is derived from 'restrict', meaning 'to limit', and 'kept' is the past participle of 'keep', meaning 'to hold or retain'.
'restrictedly' evolved from the Latin word 'restrictus', meaning 'bound tightly', and 'kept' from the Old English 'cepan', meaning 'to seize or hold'.
Initially, 'restrictedly' meant 'in a limited manner', and 'kept' meant 'held or retained'. Together, they convey the idea of being held in a controlled manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept in a manner that is limited or controlled.
The documents were restrictedly-kept in a secure vault.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 10:34
