properly-done
|prop-er-ly-done|
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/ˈprɑːpərli dʌn/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɒpəli dʌn/
correctly completed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'properly-done' originates from the combination of 'properly' and 'done', where 'properly' means 'in a suitable manner' and 'done' means 'completed'.
Historical Evolution
'properly' and 'done' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'properly-done' reflects a modern emphasis on quality and correctness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'properly' and 'done' were used separately, but their combination emphasizes the quality of completion.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed or completed in a correct or suitable manner.
The project was properly-done, meeting all the client's requirements.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 08:41