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urban-influenced

|ur-ban-in-flu-enced|

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/ˈɜrbən ˈɪnfluənst/

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/ˈɜːbən ˈɪnfluənst/

city-influenced

Etymology
Etymology Information

'urban-influenced' originates from the combination of 'urban,' derived from Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a city,' and 'influenced,' from Latin 'influere,' meaning 'to flow into.'

Historical Evolution

'urban' changed from the Latin word 'urbanus' and eventually became the modern English word 'urban.' 'Influenced' evolved from the Latin 'influere' through Old French 'influencer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'urban' meant 'pertaining to a city,' and 'influenced' meant 'to flow into.' Over time, 'urban-influenced' evolved to mean 'affected by urban characteristics.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

affected or shaped by characteristics typical of a city or urban area.

The music scene in the town is heavily urban-influenced.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 04:20