slowly-sent
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/ˈsloʊli sɛnt/
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/ˈsləʊli sɛnt/
delayed delivery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slowly-sent' is a compound word formed from 'slowly' and 'sent'. 'Slowly' originates from Old English 'slāwlice', where 'slāw' meant 'slow'. 'Sent' is the past participle of 'send', which comes from Old English 'sendan'.
Historical Evolution
'Slowly' evolved from Old English 'slāwlice' to Middle English 'slouly', and 'sent' from 'sendan' to 'sent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'slowly' meant 'in a slow manner', and 'sent' meant 'to cause to go'. The compound 'slowly-sent' retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is sent at a slow pace.
The package was slowly-sent, arriving a week later than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 03:47