firmly-connected
|firm-ly-con-nect-ed|
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/ˈfɜːrmli kəˈnɛktɪd/
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/ˈfɜːmli kəˈnɛktɪd/
securely joined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'firmly-connected' originates from the combination of 'firmly' and 'connected', where 'firmly' means 'in a secure manner' and 'connected' means 'joined or linked'.
Historical Evolution
'firmly' and 'connected' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old English and Latin roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'firmly' meant 'strongly' and 'connected' meant 'joined', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
securely joined or linked together.
The two pieces of wood were firmly-connected with strong glue.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 14:51