The spelling of the word "wert based" is determined by its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /wɜrt beɪst/. The first syllable "wert" is pronounced with a stress on the "er" sound, making it sound like "wurt." The second syllable "based" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, making it sound like "baysd." These two syllables combined create a word that means something is based on worth or value. Proper spelling helps us communicate effectively and avoid confusion.
The term "wert based" does not have an established etymology because it is not a recognized word or phrase in standard English. It appears to be a combination of two separate words: "wert" and "based".
"Wert" is an archaic form of the verb "be" in the past tense (second person singular). It was commonly used in Early Modern English but is no longer part of modern English. For example, in Shakespearean English, "thou wert" means "you were".
The word "based" comes from the verb "base", which means to establish or derive from a foundation or principle. In modern English, it is used as an adjective to describe something that is rooted or founded on a particular basis or moral principle. For example, "he made his decision based on ethics".