Agented: meaning, definitions and examples

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agented

 

[ ˈeɪ.dʒən.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

controlled action

The term 'agented' refers to a situation or action that is guided or influenced by an agent. In a broader context, it can describe interactions where a representative takes action on behalf of another. This concept is often used in fields like psychology and linguistics to examine the nature of agency in decision-making and behavior. It highlights the role of external influences or mediators in shaping outcomes. Understanding 'agented' actions can be essential when analyzing complex social dynamics.

Synonyms

controlled, influenced, mediated.

Examples of usage

  • The agented process improved the decision-making.
  • Her actions were agented by external factors.
  • His remarks seemed agented rather than spontaneous.

Translations

Translations of the word "agented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agente

🇮🇳 एजेंटेड

🇩🇪 beauftragt

🇮🇩 beragen

🇺🇦 агентований

🇵🇱 agencja

🇯🇵 エージェント付き

🇫🇷 agenté

🇪🇸 agente

🇹🇷 ajanlı

🇰🇷 대리인

🇸🇦 وكيل

🇨🇿 zastoupený

🇸🇰 zastúpený

🇨🇳 代理的

🇸🇮 zastopan

🇮🇸 umboð

🇰🇿 агентпен

🇬🇪 აგენტირებული

🇦🇿 agentlə

🇲🇽 agente

Etymology

The word 'agented' is derived from the noun 'agent,' which comes from the Latin word 'agens,' the present participle of 'agere,' meaning 'to do or to drive.' The evolution of the term reflects the transition from a focus on the doer of an action to the actions influenced by a doer in various contexts. In modern usage, especially in academic and professional discussions, 'agented' emphasizes the role of agents—whether individuals or entities—in shaping the behavior and decisions of others. Over time, as concepts of agency expanded across disciplines such as social science, philosophy, and linguistics, the term 'agented' found its way into these discussions, denoting not just the act of agency, but the implications of being subject to that agency.