manned — operated or controlled by a person; having a human operator
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: operated or controlled by a person; having a human operator
Pronunciation (IPA): /mænd/
Example Sentences
- The manned checkpoint was more reliable than the automated one because the guard could spot suspicious behavior.
- NASA's manned mission to Mars will require astronauts to endure a two-year journey.
- The bank switched from manned tellers to ATMs, leaving many customers missing the personal touch.
manned
ADJECTIVE[/mænd/]
operated or controlled by a person; having a human operator
The space station is fully manned by a crew of six astronauts.
The manned mission landed exactly as planned!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the noun 'man' combined with the past participle suffix '-ed', the term 'manned' emerged in the 20th century to describe something operated or staffed by human personnel. The word gained widespread usage during the Space Age to distinguish crewed missions from unmanned or automated operations.
Breakdown
man (person, human) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating a state or condition). The morpheme 'man' functions as a root noun, while '-ed' serves as an adjectival suffix to form 'manned', meaning 'staffed with or operated by people'.
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📝Examples
“The manned checkpoint was more reliable than the automated one because the guard could spot suspicious behavior.”
“NASA's manned mission to Mars will require astronauts to endure a two-year journey.”
“The bank switched from manned tellers to ATMs, leaving many customers missing the personal touch.”
“The haunted house was scarier with manned scares than automated ones because the actors could react to visitors.”
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