ankle-connected
|an-kle-con-nect-ed|
C1
/ˈæŋ.kəl kəˈnɛk.tɪd/
linked to the ankle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ankle-connected' originates from the combination of 'ankle' and 'connected', where 'ankle' refers to the joint connecting the foot with the leg, and 'connected' means joined or linked.
Historical Evolution
'Ankle' comes from the Old English word 'ancleow', and 'connected' comes from the Latin word 'connectere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'connected' meant 'joined together', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is linked or associated with the ankle.
The ankle-connected device helps monitor foot movement.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 18:09