insecurely-connected
|in-se-cure-ly-con-nect-ed|
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/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrli kəˈnɛktɪd/
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/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊəli kəˈnɛktɪd/
unstable connection
Etymology
'insecurely-connected' originates from the combination of 'insecurely' and 'connected', where 'insecurely' means 'not securely' and 'connected' means 'joined or linked together'.
'insecurely-connected' evolved from the individual words 'insecurely' and 'connected', which have been used in English since the 16th and 15th centuries respectively.
Initially, 'insecurely' meant 'not securely', and 'connected' meant 'joined together'. The combined term retains this meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a connection that is not secure or stable.
The network was insecurely-connected, leading to frequent disconnections.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 02:27