temporarily-preserved
|tem-po-rar-i-ly-pre-served|
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli prɪˈzɜːvd/
(preserve)
maintain original state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'preserve' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praeservare,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'servare' meant 'to keep.'
Historical Evolution
'praeservare' transformed into the Old French word 'preserver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'preserve' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to keep safe or intact,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept in a state of preservation for a limited period.
The artifacts were temporarily-preserved in a controlled environment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 00:58