dangerously-combined
|dan-ger-ous-ly-com-bined|
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli kəmˈbaɪnd/
risky combination
Etymology
'dangerously-combined' originates from the words 'dangerous' and 'combine,' where 'dangerous' meant 'full of danger' and 'combine' meant 'to bring together.'
'dangerous' changed from the Old French word 'dangereus' and 'combine' from the Latin word 'combinare,' eventually forming the modern English term 'dangerously-combined.'
Initially, 'dangerous' meant 'full of danger,' and 'combine' meant 'to bring together.' The combined term 'dangerously-combined' evolved to describe a risky combination.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a situation or condition where elements are combined in a way that poses a risk or threat.
The chemicals were dangerously-combined, leading to an explosion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 00:25
