strategically-designed
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/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli dɪˈzaɪnd/
purposeful planning
Etymology
'strategically-designed' originates from the combination of 'strategically' and 'designed'. 'Strategically' comes from 'strategy', which originates from Greek 'strategia', meaning 'generalship'. 'Designed' comes from Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'.
'Strategically' evolved from the Greek 'strategia' through Latin and Old French, while 'designed' evolved from Latin 'designare' through Old French 'designer'.
Initially, 'strategy' meant 'generalship', but over time it evolved to mean 'a plan of action'. 'Design' initially meant 'to mark out', evolving to mean 'to create or plan'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
planned or created with a specific strategy or purpose in mind.
The building was strategically-designed to maximize natural light.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 06:45
