bizarrely-associated
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/bɪˈzɑrli əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
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/bɪˈzɑːli əˈsəʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
oddly connected
Etymology
'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.'
'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.'
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
