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restrictedly-kept

|re-strict-ed-ly-kept|

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/rɪˈstrɪktɪdli kɛpt/

controlled retention

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'restrictedly' evolved from the Latin word 'restrictus', meaning 'bound tightly', and 'kept' from the Old English 'cepan', meaning 'to seize or hold'.

Meaning Changes

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