slowly-manufactured
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/ˈsloʊli ˈmæn.jəˌfæk.tʃɚd/
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/ˈsləʊli ˈmæn.jʊˌfæk.tʃəd/
(manufacture)
mass production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'manufacture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'manu factus,' where 'manu' meant 'by hand' and 'factus' meant 'made.'
Historical Evolution
'manu factus' transformed into the French word 'manufacture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'manufacture' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'made by hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'produced or created.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced or created at a slow pace or over an extended period.
The slowly-manufactured goods were of higher quality.
Synonyms
gradually-producedleisurely-made
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/24 03:05