steadily-maintained
|stead-i-ly-main-tained|
B2
/ˈstɛdɪli meɪnˈteɪnd/
(maintain)
keep in existence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'steadily-maintained' originates from the combination of 'steady' and 'maintain', where 'steady' means 'firmly fixed' and 'maintain' means 'to keep in existence'.
Historical Evolution
'steady' and 'maintain' were combined to form the modern English word 'steadily-maintained'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed', and 'maintain' meant 'to keep in existence'. The combination evolved to mean 'consistently kept in a particular state'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consistently kept in a particular state or condition.
The garden was steadily-maintained throughout the year.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 02:48