Home

etablished

Etablished is not recognized as a separate entry in major English dictionaries. It is typically a misspelling or typographical error for established, the past participle of establish meaning to found, set up, or make something permanent. The form can arise from keyboard slips, optical character recognition mistakes, autocorrect errors, or rapid typing.

In some cases, etablished appears as a deliberate neologism or stylized label in branding or creative writing,

In formal writing, etablished is usually corrected to established. In informal contexts, it may be tolerated

Related terms include established, establishing, establishment, and the verb establish. For most purposes, etablished is considered

where
its
meaning
is
defined
by
context
rather
than
conventional
etymology.
When
used
this
way,
it
functions
more
as
a
name
or
slogan
than
as
a
standard
lexical
item.
or
employed
for
effect,
but
readers
should
infer
the
intended
sense
from
surrounding
language.
Editors
and
readers
often
treat
it
as
a
nonstandard
variant
rather
than
a
distinct
word
with
its
own
established
meaning.
a
nonstandard
form
tied
to
error
or
stylistic
choice
rather
than
a
separate
entry
in
the
language.