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traditional-intact

|tra-di-tion-al-in-tact|

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/trəˈdɪʃənəl ɪnˈtækt/

unchanged and preserved

Etymology
Etymology Information

'traditional-intact' is a compound word combining 'traditional' and 'intact'. 'Traditional' originates from Latin 'traditionem', meaning 'handing over, delivery'. 'Intact' comes from Latin 'intactus', meaning 'untouched, uninjured'.

Historical Evolution

'Traditional' evolved from the Latin 'traditionem' through Old French 'tradicion', while 'intact' evolved from Latin 'intactus' through Old French 'intacte'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'traditional' meant 'handing over' and 'intact' meant 'untouched'. Over time, 'traditional-intact' has come to mean something that remains unchanged and preserved in its original form.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that remains unchanged and preserved in its original form, adhering to traditional values or practices.

The traditional-intact village has preserved its customs for centuries.

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Last updated: 2025/03/26 07:53