slowly-torn
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/ˈsloʊli tɔrn/
🇬🇧
/ˈsləʊli tɔːn/
gradual tearing
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'slowly-torn' is a compound word formed by combining 'slowly,' an adverb meaning 'at a slow pace,' and 'torn,' the past participle of 'tear,' meaning 'to rip or pull apart.'
Historical Evolution
'Slowly' comes from Old English 'slāwlice,' and 'torn' is derived from Old English 'teran,' which means 'to tear.'
Meaning Changes
The meaning has remained consistent, describing the manner in which something is torn.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been torn in a gradual or slow manner.
The slowly-torn paper revealed a hidden message.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 03:00