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voluntarily-collected

|vol-un-tar-i-ly-col-lect-ed|

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/ˈvɑːlənˌtɛrəli kəˈlɛktɪd/

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/ˈvɒlənˌtɛərəli kəˈlɛktɪd/

freely gathered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'voluntarily' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'voluntarius,' where 'voluntas' meant 'will' or 'desire'. 'Collected' comes from Latin 'collectus,' the past participle of 'colligere,' meaning 'to gather together'.

Historical Evolution

'voluntarius' transformed into the Old French word 'voluntaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'voluntary'. 'Collectus' evolved into the Old French 'collecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'collect'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'voluntarily' meant 'of one's own free will,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Collected' initially meant 'gathered together,' which is consistent with its current meaning.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

gathered or accumulated by choice or free will, without coercion.

The data was voluntarily-collected from participants.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 10:30