well-assorted
|well-as-sort-ed|
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/ˌwɛl.əˈsɔrtɪd/
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/ˌwɛl.əˈsɔːtɪd/
well-arranged variety
Etymology
'well-assorted' is a compound of 'well' + 'assorted'. 'well' originates from Old English 'wel' meaning 'well' or 'in a good way'. 'assorted' traces to Old French 'assortir', ultimately connected to Latin root 'sors' meaning 'lot, kind' (via formations such as 'assortire').
'assortir' entered Middle English as forms like 'assorten' and 'assorted'; in Modern English the past-participial adjective 'assorted' combined with the adverb 'well' to form the compound adjective 'well-assorted'.
Initially, 'assorted' referred to items arranged into sorts or lots; over time, especially with the prefix 'well-', 'well-assorted' came to mean a carefully chosen, well-proportioned variety or harmonious grouping.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a variety of kinds or items that is organized, balanced, or well-stocked; having a good selection.
The market offered a well-assorted selection of teas.
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Adjective 2
composed of items that are harmonious or suitably matched; well arranged so parts go together.
She had a well-assorted wardrobe that matched her lifestyle.
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