recorded — set down in writing, on tape, or on a disk so that it can be referred to later
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: set down in writing, on tape, or on a disk so that it can be referred to later
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkɔːrdɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat's meowing was accidentally recorded during my online class.
- The temperature recorded yesterday was the highest this year.
- He recorded himself singing badly and posted it anyway.
recorded
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈkɔːrdɪd/]
set down in writing, on tape, or on a disk so that it can be referred to later
The historian recorded every detail of the ancient ceremony in her leather notebook.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'recorded' derives from the Latin verb 'recordari', meaning 'to remember' or 'to call to mind'. The root 'cor' or 'cordis' (heart) was incorporated because ancient peoples believed memory was stored in the heart, so the word literally meant 'to inscribe again on the heart'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + cord- (heart, from Latin cor/cordis) + -ed (past tense and adjectival suffix). The morpheme 'cord' reflects the etymological belief that remembering involved the heart as the seat of memory.
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📝Examples
“My cat's meowing was accidentally recorded during my online class.”
“The temperature recorded yesterday was the highest this year.”
“He recorded himself singing badly and posted it anyway.”
“The teacher checked the recorded attendance list before the exam.”
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