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specifically-supplied

|spe-cif-i-cal-ly-sup-plied|

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/spəˈsɪfɪkli səˈplaɪd/

detailed provision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'specifically-supplied' originates from the combination of 'specifically' and 'supplied', where 'specifically' is derived from Latin 'specificus', meaning 'pertaining to a species', and 'supplied' is from Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up'.

Historical Evolution

'specifically' evolved from the Latin 'specificus' through Old French 'specifique', and 'supplied' from Latin 'supplere' through Old French 'souplir'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'specifically' meant 'pertaining to a species', but over time it evolved to mean 'in a detailed manner'. 'Supplied' has largely retained its meaning of 'to provide or furnish'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

provided or given in a detailed and explicit manner.

The instructions were specifically-supplied to ensure accuracy.

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