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rigidly-managed

|rig-id-ly-man-aged|

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/ˈrɪdʒɪdli ˈmænɪdʒd/

strict control

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rigidly-managed' originates from the combination of 'rigidly' and 'managed'. 'Rigidly' comes from the Latin word 'rigidus', meaning 'stiff', and 'managed' is derived from the Italian 'maneggiare', meaning 'to handle'.

Historical Evolution

'Rigidly' evolved from the Latin 'rigidus' through Old French 'rigide', and 'managed' evolved from the Italian 'maneggiare' through Middle English 'managen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rigidly' meant 'stiff or unyielding', and 'managed' meant 'to handle or control'. Together, they evolved to mean 'controlled in a strict manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

controlled or organized in a strict or inflexible manner.

The company is rigidly-managed, leaving little room for creativity.

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Last updated: 2025/03/26 11:55