well-presented
|well-pre-sent-ed|
B2
/wɛl prɪˈzɛntɪd/
(present)
current or gift
Etymology
Etymology Information
'well-presented' originates from the combination of 'well,' meaning 'in a good or satisfactory way,' and 'presented,' the past participle of 'present,' meaning 'to show or display.'
Historical Evolution
'present' changed from the Old French word 'presenter,' which came from the Latin 'praesentare,' meaning 'to place before.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'present' meant 'to place before,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to show or display in a particular way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
neatly and attractively arranged or displayed.
The dishes were well-presented at the dinner party.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 07:57