firmly-placed
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/ˈfɜːrmli pleɪst/
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/ˈfɜːmli pleɪst/
securely positioned
Etymology
'firmly-placed' originates from the combination of 'firmly' and 'placed', where 'firmly' is derived from the Old English 'fyrm' meaning 'strong' and 'placed' from the Old French 'placer' meaning 'to put'.
'firmly' changed from the Old English 'fyrm' to the Middle English 'fermly', and 'placed' evolved from the Old French 'placer' to the modern English 'placed'.
Initially, 'firmly' meant 'strongly' and 'placed' meant 'to put', and over time, the combination evolved to mean 'securely positioned'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
securely positioned or established in a particular place or situation.
The vase was firmly-placed on the shelf, ensuring it wouldn't fall.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 05:42