compelled
[ kuhm-peld ]
/ kəmˈpɛld /
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adjective
secured or brought about by force: Statements made in a compelled interview may not be used in a criminal proceeding.
forced or driven to a particular course of action, often by an irresistible internal urge: I haven't felt so compelled to learn as much as I can about something since my fascination with Slavic folk music!
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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un·com·pelled, adjectiveWords nearby compelled
Compazine, compd., compeer, compel, compellation, compelled, compelling, compendious, compendium, compensable, compensate
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