well-maintained — kept in good condition through regular care and attention
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: kept in good condition through regular care and attention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwɛl meɪnˈteɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's 50-year-old car looks brand new because it's so well-maintained.
- The haunted house was surprisingly well-maintained - even the ghosts kept it tidy!
- The well-maintained hiking trail made our mountain adventure safe and enjoyable.
well-maintained
ADJECTIVE[/ˌwɛl meɪnˈteɪnd/]
kept in good condition through regular care and attention
The vintage car looks well-maintained even after fifty years on the road.
Well-maintained through love sustained!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Well-maintained is a compound English adjective formed from the adverb 'well' and the past participle 'maintained'. The verb 'maintain' derives from Latin 'manus' (hand) and 'tenere' (to hold), originally meaning 'to hold in the hand' and evolving to mean 'to keep in a specified condition'.
Breakdown
well (adverb: in a good manner) + maintain (verb: from Latin manus (hand) + tenere (to hold), meaning to preserve or keep in condition) + -ed (past participle suffix). The compound functions as an adjective describing something kept in good condition.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's 50-year-old car looks brand new because it's so well-maintained.”
“The haunted house was surprisingly well-maintained - even the ghosts kept it tidy!”
“The well-maintained hiking trail made our mountain adventure safe and enjoyable.”
“His well-maintained beard was so perfect that birds tried to nest in it.”
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