dangerously-connected
|dan-ger-ous-ly-con-nect-ed|
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli kəˈnɛktɪd/
risky association
Etymology
'dangerously-connected' originates from the words 'dangerous' and 'connected', where 'dangerous' meant 'involving risk or harm' and 'connected' meant 'joined or linked together'.
The term 'dangerously-connected' evolved from the combination of 'dangerous' and 'connected', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Initially, it meant 'linked in a way that involves risk', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a connection or association that poses a risk or threat.
The two companies are dangerously-connected, which could lead to a monopoly.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 11:20