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skillfully-designed

|skill/ful/ly-de/signed|

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/ˈskɪlfəli dɪˈzaɪnd/

expertly crafted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'skillfully-designed' originates from the combination of 'skillful' and 'design,' where 'skillful' comes from the Old English 'sceolful,' meaning 'full of skill,' and 'design' from the Latin 'designare,' meaning 'to mark out.'

Historical Evolution

'skillful' changed from the Old English word 'sceolful' and eventually became the modern English word 'skillful.' 'Design' evolved from the Latin 'designare' through Old French 'designer' to the modern English 'design.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'skillful' meant 'full of skill,' and 'design' meant 'to mark out.' Over time, 'skillfully-designed' evolved to mean 'created with a high level of skill and attention to detail.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created with a high level of skill and attention to detail.

The skillfully-designed interface made the software easy to use.

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Last updated: 2025/01/24 20:59