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dangerously-combined

|dan-ger-ous-ly-com-bined|

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/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli kəmˈbaɪnd/

risky combination

Etymology
Etymology Information

'dangerously-combined' originates from the words 'dangerous' and 'combine,' where 'dangerous' meant 'full of danger' and 'combine' meant 'to bring together.'

Historical Evolution

'dangerous' changed from the Old French word 'dangereus' and 'combine' from the Latin word 'combinare,' eventually forming the modern English term 'dangerously-combined.'

Meaning Changes

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