'whimsically-altered' originates from the English word 'whimsical,' which comes from 'whimsy,' meaning 'a playful or fanciful idea,' and 'altered,' from Latin 'alterare,' meaning 'to change.'

'whimsical' evolved from the Middle English 'whimsy,' and 'altered' from the Latin 'alterare,' eventually forming the modern English term 'whimsically-altered.'

Initially, 'whimsical' meant 'full of whims,' and 'altered' meant 'changed.' Together, they convey the idea of being changed in a fanciful manner.