swiftly-obtained
|swift-ly-ob-tained|
B2
/ˈswɪftli əbˈteɪnd/
quickly acquired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-obtained' originates from the combination of 'swiftly' and 'obtained'. 'Swiftly' comes from Old English 'swift', meaning 'moving quickly', and 'obtained' comes from Latin 'obtinere', meaning 'to hold or possess'.
Historical Evolution
'swiftly' changed from Old English 'swift' to its modern form, and 'obtained' evolved from Latin 'obtinere' through Old French 'obtenir'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'moving quickly', and 'obtained' meant 'to hold or possess'. Together, they evolved to mean 'acquired quickly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
acquired or achieved in a rapid manner.
The swiftly-obtained results surprised everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 18:53