dangerously-disconnected
|dan-ger-ous-ly-dis-con-nect-ed|
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛktɪd/
risk due to separation
Etymology
'dangerously-disconnected' originates from the combination of 'dangerous' and 'disconnected', where 'dangerous' meant 'involving risk or harm' and 'disconnected' meant 'not joined or linked'.
'dangerous' and 'disconnected' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'dangerously-disconnected'.
Initially, 'dangerous' meant 'involving risk or harm', and 'disconnected' meant 'not joined or linked'. The compound form emphasizes a heightened risk due to disconnection.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a state of being separated or detached in a way that poses a risk or threat.
The dangerously-disconnected wires posed a serious threat to the workers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 21:50