belief-based
|be-lief-based|
C1
/bɪˈliːf beɪst/
founded on beliefs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'belief-based' originates from the combination of 'belief' and 'based', where 'belief' comes from Old English 'geleafa', meaning 'faith' or 'trust', and 'based' comes from the verb 'base', meaning 'to establish'.
Historical Evolution
'belief' evolved from Old English 'geleafa' to Middle English 'bileve', and 'based' from Old French 'basse' to Middle English 'basen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'belief' meant 'faith or trust', and 'based' meant 'established on'. The combination now refers to something founded on beliefs.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or based on beliefs or convictions.
The decision was belief-based, reflecting the values of the community.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45