broadly-stated
|broad-ly-stat-ed|
B2
/ˈbrɔːdli ˈsteɪtɪd/
general expression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broadly-stated' originates from the combination of 'broadly' and 'stated', where 'broadly' means 'in a wide or general manner' and 'stated' means 'expressed or declared'.
Historical Evolution
'broadly-stated' evolved from the combination of the words 'broadly' and 'stated' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'expressed in a wide manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressed in a general or non-specific manner.
The plan was broadly-stated, leaving room for interpretation.
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