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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔnzɛʁˈviːɐ̯t
"Die Lebensmittel werden durch Kühlen konserviert."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Maintained in its original or existing state; protected from damage, decay, or spoilage.
"The museum exhibited a remarkably well-preserved manuscript from the 12th century." - 2
Treated with chemical agents, salt, sugar, or refrigeration to prevent decomposition.
"She stocked the pantry with jars of preserved fruits and pickled vegetables."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'praeservare', combining 'prae-' (before) and 'servare' (to keep, watch over, or save). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, the term evolved from religious and protective contexts to describe the physical maintenance and protection of food, artifacts, and natural environments against decay or destruction.
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conservé
Transliteration: kɔ̃.sɛʁ.ve
"Ce document ancien est parfaitement conservé."
konserviert
Transliteration: kɔnzɛʁˈviːɐ̯t
"Die Lebensmittel werden durch Kühlen konserviert."
conservato
Transliteration: kon.serˈva.to
"Il quadro è rimasto ben conservato per secoli."
conservado
Transliteration: kon.seɾˈβa.ðo
"El edificio histórico está muy bien conservado."
conservado
Transliteration: kõ.seɾˈva.du
"O carro antigo está incrivelmente bem conservado."
संरक्षित
Transliteration: sanrakshit
"यह ऐतिहासिक monument बहुत अच्छी तरह से संरक्षित है।"
保存完好的
Transliteration: bǎocún wánhǎo de
"这座古建筑保存完好。"
보존된
Transliteration: bojon-doen
"고대 유물이 매우 잘 보존되어 있다."
保存された
Transliteration: hozon sareta
"その古い本は大切に保存されています。"
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