correctly-fixed
|cor-rect-ly-fixed|
B2
/kəˈrɛktli-fɪkst/
securely positioned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'correctly-fixed' originates from the combination of 'correctly' and 'fixed', where 'correctly' means 'in a correct manner' and 'fixed' means 'securely fastened'.
Historical Evolution
'correctly' and 'fixed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old English and Latin roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'correctly' meant 'in a correct manner' and 'fixed' meant 'securely fastened', and these meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accurately and securely positioned or established.
The engineer ensured that the machine parts were correctly-fixed to prevent any malfunctions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 20:44