strongly-separated
|strong-ly-sep-a-rated|
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/ˈstrɔːŋli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˈstrɒŋli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
(separate)
to divide or set apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'separate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'separatus,' where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'parare' meant 'to prepare.'
Historical Evolution
'separatus' transformed into the Old French word 'separer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'separate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set apart or divide,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distinctly divided or kept apart with significant force or emphasis.
The two groups were strongly-separated by their differing ideologies.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 22:30