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well-communicated

|well-com-mu-ni-ca-ted|

/ˌwɛl kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪd/

(communicate)

sharing information

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Etymology

Etymology Information

'well-communicated' originates from Old English and Latin elements: the adverb 'well' (Old English 'wel') combined with the past participle of 'communicate'. 'Communicate' ultimately comes from Latin 'communicare'.

Historical Evolution

'communicate' comes from Latin 'communicare' (meaning 'to share, impart'), passed into Old French as 'communiquer' and then into Middle English. The compound 'well-communicated' is a modern English formation combining 'well' + past participle.

Meaning Changes

Initially 'communicare' meant 'to make common or share'; over time it specialized to mean 'to convey information'. The compound with 'well' emphasizes the effectiveness or clarity of that conveying.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past participle form of 'communicate'; indicates that something has been communicated well.

The schedule was well-communicated, so there were no surprises on the meeting day.

Synonyms

conveyed welltransmitted clearlyrelayed effectively

Antonyms

miscommunicatedpoorly conveyednot communicated

Adjective 1

conveyed or expressed clearly and effectively; received and understood well.

The project update was well-communicated to all stakeholders.

Synonyms