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thoroughly-edited

|thor-ough-ly-ed-it-ed|

B2

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/ˈθɜːrəli ˈɛdɪtɪd/

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/ˈθʌrəli ˈɛdɪtɪd/

(edit)

modify for publication

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
editeditseditededitededitingeditoreditioneditingeditedpoorly-editedbadly-editedinadequately-editededitable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'edit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'editus,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'dare' meant 'to give.'

Historical Evolution

'editus' transformed into the French word 'éditer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'edit' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give out or publish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been edited with great care and attention to detail.

The manuscript was thoroughly-edited before publication.

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Last updated: 2025/04/03 09:07