systematically-retained
|sys-tem-at-ic-al-ly-re-tained|
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/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli rɪˈteɪnd/
methodically kept
Etymology
Etymology Information
'systematically-retained' originates from the combination of 'systematic' and 'retain,' where 'systematic' means 'methodical' and 'retain' means 'to keep or hold.'
Historical Evolution
'Systematic' comes from the Greek word 'systēmatikos,' and 'retain' comes from the Latin word 'retinere.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'kept in a methodical way,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept or preserved in a methodical and organized manner.
The data was systematically-retained for future analysis.
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Last updated: 2025/07/05 16:16