care-connected
|care-con-nect-ed|
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/kɛr kəˈnɛktɪd/
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/keə kəˈnɛktɪd/
linked to care
Etymology
'care-connected' originates from the combination of 'care' and 'connected', where 'care' meant 'attention or concern' and 'connected' meant 'joined or linked'.
'care' and 'connected' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'care-connected' reflects modern usage in healthcare and social services.
Initially, 'care' meant 'attention or concern', and 'connected' meant 'joined or linked'. Over time, 'care-connected' evolved to specifically refer to services or contexts related to healthcare.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or associated with the provision of care, especially in a healthcare or social services context.
The care-connected services in the community have improved significantly.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 15:02