exit-connected
|ex-it-con-nect-ed|
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/ˈɛɡzɪt kəˈnɛktɪd/
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/ˈɛksɪt kəˈnɛktɪd/
directly linked to an exit
Etymology
'exit-connected' is a compound word formed from 'exit' and 'connected'. 'Exit' originates from Latin 'exitus', meaning 'a going out', and 'connected' comes from Latin 'connectere', meaning 'to bind together'.
The term 'exit-connected' evolved in modern English to describe spaces or elements that are directly linked to an exit.
Initially, 'exit' referred to a way out, and 'connected' meant linked. Together, they describe a direct link to an exit, a meaning that has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a connection or link to an exit, often used in contexts like architecture or design to describe spaces that are directly accessible to an exit.
The exit-connected hallway ensures a quick evacuation during emergencies.
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Last updated: 2025/06/13 07:04