externally-backed
|ex-ter-nal-ly-backed|
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/ɪkˈstɜrnəli-bækt/
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/ɪkˈstɜːnəli-bækt/
external support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'externally-backed' originates from the combination of 'external' and 'backed', where 'external' means 'outside' and 'backed' means 'supported'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'externally-backed' evolved from the need to describe projects or entities that receive support from outside sources.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'supported from outside', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported or financed by external sources or entities.
The project was externally-backed by several international organizations.
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Last updated: 2025/07/05 18:32