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zealously-generated

|zeal-ous-ly-gen-er-at-ed|

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/ˈziːləsli ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

enthusiastically created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'zealously-generated' originates from the combination of 'zealously' and 'generate'. 'Zealously' comes from 'zealous', which originates from the Greek word 'zelos', meaning 'ardor' or 'eagerness'. 'Generate' comes from the Latin word 'generare', meaning 'to produce'.

Historical Evolution

'Zealously' changed from the Greek 'zelos' to the Latin 'zelus', and eventually became the modern English word 'zealous'. 'Generate' transformed from the Latin 'generare' to the Old French 'generer', and eventually became the modern English word 'generate'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'zealous' meant 'ardor' or 'eagerness', and 'generate' meant 'to produce'. Over time, 'zealously-generated' evolved to mean 'created with great energy and enthusiasm'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced with great energy and enthusiasm.

The zealously-generated report impressed the board.

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Last updated: 2025/05/06 12:14