swiftly-shredded
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B2
/ˈswɪftli ˈʃrɛdɪd/
quickly torn into pieces
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-shredded' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'shredded,' meaning 'torn into pieces.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'swiftly-shredded' combines the adverb 'swiftly' from Old English 'swiftlice' and the past participle 'shredded' from Middle English 'schreden.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'quickly torn into pieces,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been torn or cut into pieces quickly and efficiently.
The swiftly-shredded documents were impossible to piece back together.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 05:05