smoothly-operating
|smooth-ly-op-er-at-ing|
B2
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/ˈsmuːðli ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsmuːðli ˈɒpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
efficient functioning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smoothly-operating' originates from the combination of 'smoothly' and 'operating', where 'smoothly' means 'in a smooth manner' and 'operating' means 'functioning or working'.
Historical Evolution
'smoothly-operating' is a modern English term formed by combining 'smoothly' and 'operating' to describe something that functions efficiently.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'smoothly' and 'operating' were used separately, but over time they combined to describe efficient functioning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
functioning in a seamless and efficient manner.
The smoothly-operating machine increased productivity.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 12:43