truly-modified
|tru-ly-mod-i-fied|
B2
/ˈtruːli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
genuinely changed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'truly-modified' originates from the combination of 'truly' and 'modified', where 'truly' means 'in a truthful manner' and 'modified' means 'changed or altered'.
Historical Evolution
'truly-modified' combines the Middle English 'trewly' and the Latin 'modificare', eventually forming the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'truly' meant 'in a truthful manner' and 'modified' meant 'changed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/20 03:54