indissolubly
|in-dis-sol-u-bly|
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/ˌɪndɪˈsɑːljəbli/
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/ˌɪndɪˈsɒljəbli/
(indissoluble)
lasting, unbreakable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indissolubly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indissolubilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dissolubilis' meant 'capable of being dissolved.'
Historical Evolution
'indissolubilis' transformed into the Old French word 'indissoluble,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indissoluble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being dissolved,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be dissolved, undone, or broken apart.
The two concepts are indissolubly linked in the theory.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 02:53
