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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSet-Apart
/ˈsɛt əˈpɑrt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Distinct or separate from others; reserved for a specific purpose.
"The artist's unique style set her apart from her contemporaries." - 2
Designated for a particular use or group.
"The funds were set apart for community development projects."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'set-apart' derives from the combination of the verb 'set', originating from Old English 'settan', meaning to place or put, and 'apart', from Latin 'apartis', meaning separated. The phrase has evolved to convey a sense of distinction or separation in various contexts, particularly in religious or cultural discussions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Set-Apart" is said worldwide
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Mis à part
Transliteration: Mee ah par
"Cet artiste est mis à part de ses contemporains."
Abgesondert
Transliteration: Ab-ge-son-dert
"Der Künstler hebt sich von seinen Zeitgenossen ab."
Separato
Transliteration: Se-pa-ra-to
"L'artista è separato dai suoi contemporanei."
Apartado
Transliteration: A-par-ta-do
"El artista está apartado de sus contemporáneos."
Separado
Transliteration: Se-pa-ra-do
"O artista está separado de seus contemporâneos."
अलग
Transliteration: Alag
"यह कलाकार अपने समकालीनों से अलग है।"
独特
Transliteration: Dútè
"这位艺术家与他的同时代人独特。"
구별된
Transliteration: Gubyeoldae
"그 예술가는 동시대 사람들과 구별된다."
区別された
Transliteration: Kubetsu sareta
"そのアーティストは同時代の人々から区別されている。"
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