thoughtfully-settled
|thought-ful-ly-set-tled|
/ˈθɔːtfəli ˈsɛtəld/
carefully resolved
Etymology
'thoughtfully-settled' originates from the combination of 'thoughtful' and 'settled', where 'thoughtful' means 'considerate' and 'settled' means 'resolved'.
The term 'thoughtfully-settled' evolved from the individual words 'thoughtful' and 'settled', which have been used in English since the 14th and 15th centuries respectively.
Initially, 'thoughtful' meant 'full of thought', and 'settled' meant 'established'. Over time, the combination has come to mean 'resolved with careful consideration'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by careful consideration and resolution.
The dispute was thoughtfully-settled after several meetings.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 13:32