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uniformly-accepted

|u-ni-form-ly-ac-cept-ed|

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/ˈjuːnɪfɔːrmli əˈsɛptɪd/

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/ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli əˈsɛptɪd/

consistently agreed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uniformly-accepted' originates from the combination of 'uniformly' and 'accepted'. 'Uniformly' comes from 'uniform', which originates from Latin 'uniformis', meaning 'having one form'. 'Accepted' comes from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to receive willingly'.

Historical Evolution

'uniformly' evolved from the Latin 'uniformis' through Old French 'uniforme', and 'accepted' evolved from Latin 'acceptare' through Old French 'accepter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'uniformly' meant 'in one form', and 'accepted' meant 'received willingly'. Over time, 'uniformly-accepted' evolved to mean 'recognized or agreed upon by everyone in a consistent manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

recognized or agreed upon by everyone in a consistent manner.

The theory is uniformly-accepted among scientists.

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Last updated: 2025/06/18 01:32