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zealously-produced

|zeal-ous-ly-pro-duced|

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/ˈziːləsli prəˈdjuːst/

enthusiastically created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'zealously-produced' originates from the English word 'zealous,' which comes from the Greek word 'zelos,' meaning 'ardor' or 'fervor.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'produced' is derived from the Latin word 'producere,' meaning 'to bring forth.'

Historical Evolution

'zealous' changed from the Greek word 'zelos' to the Latin 'zelus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'zealous.' 'Produced' evolved from the Latin 'producere' to the Old French 'produire,' and finally to the modern English 'produce.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'zealous' meant 'ardor' or 'fervor,' and 'produced' meant 'to bring forth.' Over time, 'zealously-produced' evolved to mean 'created with great enthusiasm.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or made with great enthusiasm and energy.

The zealously-produced report was filled with detailed analysis.

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Last updated: 2025/04/19 19:06