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traditionally-altered

|tra-di-tion-al-ly-al-tered|

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/trəˈdɪʃənəli ˈɔltərd/

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/trəˈdɪʃənəli ˈɔːltəd/

(alter)

change

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverbAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'alter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alterare,' where 'alter' meant 'other' or 'to change.'

Historical Evolution

'alterare' transformed into the Old French word 'alterer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alter' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to change or make different,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

changed or modified in a way that adheres to traditional methods or customs.

The recipe was traditionally-altered to suit modern tastes.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 19:55