insecurely-fastened
|in-se-cure-ly-fast-ened|
B2
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/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊr.li ˈfæs.ənd/
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/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊə.li ˈfɑːs.ənd/
loose attachment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insecurely-fastened' originates from the combination of 'insecurely' and 'fastened', where 'insecurely' means 'not securely' and 'fastened' means 'attached or fixed'.
Historical Evolution
'Insecurely' comes from the Latin word 'insecurus', and 'fastened' comes from the Old English 'fæstnian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fastened' meant 'to make fast or secure', but when combined with 'insecurely', it evolved to mean 'not securely attached'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/03/27 22:12