broadly-separated
|broad-ly-sep-a-rated|
B2
/ˈbrɔːdli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
widely divided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broadly-separated' originates from the combination of 'broadly' and 'separated', where 'broadly' is derived from 'broad', meaning 'wide', and 'separated' from 'separate', meaning 'to divide'.
Historical Evolution
'broadly-separated' evolved from the Middle English 'brode' and 'separaten', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'widely divided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is distinctly divided or spaced apart in a wide manner.
The houses in the neighborhood are broadly-separated, providing ample privacy.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 03:27