swiftly-amended
|swift-ly-a-mend-ed|
B2
/ˈswɪftli əˈmɛndɪd/
(amend)
compensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly' originates from Old English 'swift,' meaning 'quick,' and 'amended' comes from Old French 'amender,' meaning 'to correct or improve.'
Historical Evolution
'swift' evolved from Old English 'swift' and 'amend' from Old French 'amender,' eventually forming the modern English term 'swiftly-amended.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'amend' meant 'to correct or improve,' and 'swiftly' meant 'quickly.' The combined term 'swiftly-amended' retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
quickly modified or corrected.
The swiftly-amended document was ready for review.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 22:54