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sugar-altered

|sug/ar-al/tered|

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/ˈʃʊɡər ˈɔltərd/

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/ˈʃʊɡə ˈɔːltəd/

modified by sugar

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sugar-altered' originates from the combination of 'sugar' and 'altered', where 'sugar' refers to a sweet crystalline substance and 'altered' means changed or modified.

Historical Evolution

The term 'sugar-altered' combines the English word 'sugar' with 'altered', which has been used in English since the 14th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'altered' meant 'changed', and when combined with 'sugar', it specifically refers to changes involving sugar.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

modified or changed by the addition or alteration of sugar.

The sugar-altered recipe was much sweeter than the original.

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Last updated: 2025/02/02 13:37