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bizarrely-associated

|bi-zar-re-ly-as-so-ci-a-ted|

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/bɪˈzɑrli əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/

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/bɪˈzɑːli əˈsəʊsiˌeɪtɪd/

oddly connected

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bizarrely-associated' originates from the word 'bizarre,' which comes from the French word 'bizarre,' meaning 'odd' or 'fantastic,' and 'associate,' from Latin 'associatus,' meaning 'to unite with.'

Historical Evolution

'bizarre' was borrowed from French in the 16th century, while 'associate' has been used in English since the 15th century, eventually forming the compound adjective 'bizarrely-associated.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'bizarre' meant 'odd' or 'fantastic,' and 'associate' meant 'to unite with.' The compound adjective 'bizarrely-associated' now describes an unusual or unexpected connection.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

unusually or strikingly connected in a way that is unexpected or unconventional.

The two events were bizarrely-associated, leaving everyone puzzled.

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Last updated: 2025/04/03 18:40