digital-only
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/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈoʊnli/
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/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈəʊnli/
exclusive to digital format
Etymology
'digital-only' originates from the combination of 'digital,' which comes from Latin 'digitus' meaning 'finger or toe,' and 'only,' from Old English 'anlic' meaning 'unique or singular.'
'digital' evolved from the Latin 'digitus' through the French 'digital,' and 'only' from Old English 'anlic' to modern English 'only.'
Initially, 'digital' referred to anything related to digits or numbers, but now it encompasses electronic technology. 'Only' has retained its meaning of exclusivity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to content, services, or products that are available exclusively in digital format, without any physical counterpart.
The magazine is digital-only, so you can only read it online.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 09:35