uniquely-maintained
|u-nique-ly-main-tained|
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/juˈniːkli meɪnˈteɪnd/
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/juːˈniːkli meɪnˈteɪnd/
(maintain)
keep in existence
Etymology
'uniquely-maintained' originates from the combination of 'unique' and 'maintain'. 'Unique' comes from Latin 'unicus', meaning 'only one of its kind', and 'maintain' comes from Old French 'maintenir', meaning 'to hold in hand'.
'Unique' evolved from Latin 'unicus' to Old French 'unique', and 'maintain' evolved from Old French 'maintenir' to Middle English 'maintainen', eventually forming the modern English 'maintain'.
Initially, 'unique' meant 'only one of its kind', and 'maintain' meant 'to hold in hand'. Over time, 'uniquely-maintained' evolved to mean 'kept in a distinctively different condition'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept in a condition that is distinctively different from others, often implying a high standard of care or attention.
The garden was uniquely-maintained, with rare plants and intricate designs.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 09:32