universally-maintained
|u-ni-ver-sal-ly-main-tained|
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli meɪnˈteɪnd/
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli meɪnˈteɪnd/
(maintain)
keep in existence
Etymology
'universally-maintained' originates from the combination of 'universal' and 'maintain', where 'universal' comes from Latin 'universalis', meaning 'pertaining to all', and 'maintain' from Old French 'maintenir', meaning 'to hold in hand'.
'universalis' transformed into the English word 'universal', and 'maintenir' became 'maintain' in English, eventually forming the compound adjective 'universally-maintained'.
Initially, 'universal' meant 'pertaining to all', and 'maintain' meant 'to hold in hand'. Over time, 'universally-maintained' evolved to mean 'kept in good condition by everyone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept in good condition or order by everyone or in all places.
The park is universally-maintained, ensuring it remains clean and safe for all visitors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 05:21