specifically-stated
|spe-cif-i-cal-ly-sta-ted|
/spəˈsɪfɪkli ˈsteɪtɪd/
clearly expressed
Etymology
'specifically-stated' originates from the combination of 'specific' and 'state', where 'specific' comes from Latin 'specificus', meaning 'particular', and 'state' from Latin 'stare', meaning 'to stand'.
'specifically-stated' evolved from the combination of 'specific' and 'state', which were used separately in Middle English and eventually combined in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'to express something in a particular manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly and explicitly mentioned or expressed.
The rules were specifically-stated to avoid any confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 19:55