faintly-linked
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B2
/ˈfeɪntli-lɪŋkt/
slightly connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faintly-linked' originates from the combination of 'faintly' and 'linked', where 'faintly' means 'slightly' and 'linked' means 'connected'.
Historical Evolution
'faintly' comes from Middle English 'feynt', and 'linked' comes from Middle English 'linken', both evolving into their modern forms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'faintly' meant 'feebly' and 'linked' meant 'joined', evolving to mean 'slightly connected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a weak or slight connection.
The two events are faintly-linked, but not directly related.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 02:45