externally-reliant
|ex-ter-nal-ly-re-li-ant|
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/ɪkˈstɜrnəli rɪˈlaɪənt/
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/ɪkˈstɜːnəli rɪˈlaɪənt/
(reliant)
dependent trust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reliant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'relier,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'lier' meant 'to bind.'
Historical Evolution
'relier' transformed into the English word 'rely,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reliant.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bind again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dependent on something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dependent on external factors or sources.
The company is externally-reliant on foreign suppliers for its raw materials.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 05:02