firmly-associated
|firm-ly-as-so-ci-at-ed|
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/ˈfɜːrmli əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/
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/ˈfɜːmli əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/
strongly connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'firmly-associated' originates from the combination of 'firmly,' meaning 'strongly,' and 'associate,' meaning 'to connect or link.'
Historical Evolution
'firmly' and 'associate' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'firmly-associated.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'associate' meant 'to join or connect,' and 'firmly' meant 'strongly.' The combination has retained this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
closely connected or linked with something in a strong or definite way.
The two companies are firmly-associated in their business ventures.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 04:36