selectively-permitted
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/səˈlɛktɪvli pərˈmɪtɪd/
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/səˈlɛktɪvli pəˈmɪtɪd/
conditional allowance
Etymology
'selectively-permitted' originates from the combination of 'selectively' and 'permitted'. 'Selectively' comes from 'select', which originates from Latin 'selectus', meaning 'chosen'. 'Permitted' comes from Latin 'permittere', where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'mittere' meant 'to send'.
'selectively' evolved from the Latin 'selectus' through Old French 'selecter', and 'permitted' evolved from Latin 'permittere' through Old French 'permettre'.
Initially, 'selectively' meant 'chosen with care', and 'permitted' meant 'allowed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'allowed based on specific criteria'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
allowed or authorized in a selective manner, often based on specific criteria or conditions.
The use of the laboratory is selectively-permitted to ensure safety.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 23:50