traditional-intact
|tra-di-tion-al-in-tact|
C1
/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
Last updated: 2025/03/26 07:53
