man-powered
|man-pow-ered|
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/ˈmæn ˌpaʊərd/
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/ˈmæn ˌpaʊəd/
human-driven
Etymology
Etymology Information
'man-powered' originates from the combination of 'man' and 'powered', where 'man' refers to human beings and 'powered' indicates the source of energy or force.
Historical Evolution
'man-powered' evolved from the concept of human labor being the primary source of energy before the advent of machines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'powered by human effort', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or driven by human effort rather than by a machine or animal.
The man-powered boat glided smoothly across the lake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45