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maintained

3.2

Kept in use or memory for a long time

adjective
/meɪnˈteɪnd/

: preservado

Hygiene could not be maintained on patrol and sickness and lice quickly spread.

CODIS is the Combined DNA Index System, which is a national DNA database maintained by the FBI.

Examples

perceived that pro Roman rule in Egypt was maintained and that the debt was paid.
But I'm concerned about the how well maintained the Russian arsenal is really.
The park is well maintained, making it a pleasant place for visitors.
To ensure safety, the machinery must be regularly maintained and checked for faults.
The historical building has been maintained for over a century, preserving its original charm.

Synonyms

kept up

vsmaintained

5 3.0

People take care of it so it stays in good condition

covers condition, possession, or memory over time

preserved

vsmaintained

3.0

Kept in good condition to stop decay or damage

applies more broadly to condition, possession, and memory over time

retained

vsmaintained

3.8

Something a person still remembers, uses, or keeps

also covers condition and ongoing use beyond possession or memory

continued

vsmaintained

1.3

Happening without stopping for a period of time

adds idea of condition, possession, or memory beyond mere duration

How Long

permanent

650 3.2

long-term

502 3.0

maintained

3.2

temporary

557 3.0

short-lived

49 3.9

Surface Forms

maintained positive

maintaineder comparative

maintainedest superlative

Morphology

maintained = maintain (transparent) = maintain + ed

The adjectival sense is formed from the past participle of 'maintain' and denotes something 'kept' or 'continued', which follows directly from the verb meaning.

Etymology

Maintained comes from old parts manu 'hand' and tenere 'to hold', the same root you see in retain. So when a custom or memory is maintained, it is 'held' or kept over time.