steadily-cultivated
|stead-i-ly-cult-i-va-ted|
B2
/ˈstɛdɪli ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪd/
consistently developed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'steadily-cultivated' originates from the combination of 'steady' and 'cultivate', where 'steady' means 'firmly fixed' and 'cultivate' means 'to prepare and use land for crops'.
Historical Evolution
'Steadily-cultivated' combines the Old English 'stede' meaning 'place' and the Latin 'cultivare' meaning 'to till'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prepare land consistently', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'consistently developed or improved over time'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consistently developed or improved over time.
The steadily-cultivated garden flourished with vibrant flowers.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 18:04