closely-linked
|close-ly-linked|
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🇺🇸
/ˈkloʊsli lɪŋkt/
🇬🇧
/ˈkləʊsli lɪŋkt/
strong connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'linked' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'linken,' where 'link' meant 'to connect or bind.'
Historical Evolution
'linken' transformed into the modern English word 'link,' and eventually became 'linked' as a past participle form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to connect or bind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong connection or relationship with something or someone.
The two companies are closely-linked through their shared technology.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 13:04