🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

計算された

Pronunciation / Transliteration: keisan sareta

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Calculated/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tɪd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2100 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼の発言は綿密に計算されたものだった。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Done with full awareness of the likely consequences; carefully planned or contrived.

    "Her response to the criticism was cold and calculated to minimize further controversy."
  2. 2

    Determined by mathematical calculation or evaluation.

    "The calculated risk of the investment was thoroughly evaluated by the board."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'calculatus', past participle of 'calculare' (to compute, reckon), stemming from 'calculus' meaning a small pebble used for counting. Over time, the term evolved from literal mathematical computation to describe actions, behaviors, or strategies that are carefully planned, premeditated, and designed to achieve a specific outcome.

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