dim-connected
|dim-con-nect-ed|
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/dɪm-kəˈnɛktɪd/
weak connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dim-connected' originates from the English words 'dim' and 'connected', where 'dim' means 'not bright or clear' and 'connected' means 'joined or linked'.
Historical Evolution
'dim' and 'connected' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'dim' coming from Old English 'dim' meaning 'dark' and 'connected' from Latin 'connectere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dim' meant 'dark' and 'connected' meant 'joined', but together they evolved to describe a weak or unclear connection.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a weak or unclear connection.
The two ideas were dim-connected, making it hard to follow the argument.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 20:38