e-only
|e-on-ly|
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/iː ˈoʊnli/
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/iː ˈəʊnli/
digital exclusive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'e-only' originates from the prefix 'e-' meaning 'electronic' and the word 'only' meaning 'solely' or 'exclusively'.
Historical Evolution
'e-' as a prefix became popular in the late 20th century with the rise of electronic and digital technologies, leading to terms like 'e-mail' and 'e-commerce'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'e-' was used to denote electronic mail, but it has since expanded to include a wide range of digital and online contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that is exclusively electronic or digital in nature.
The e-only version of the magazine is available online.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 18:35