insecurely-joined
|in-se-cure-ly-joined|
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/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊr.li ˈdʒɔɪnd/
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/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊə.li ˈdʒɔɪnd/
loosely connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insecurely-joined' originates from the combination of 'insecurely' and 'joined', where 'insecurely' is derived from 'insecure', meaning 'not secure', and 'joined' is derived from 'join', meaning 'to connect'.
Historical Evolution
'Insecurely-joined' evolved from the combination of 'insecure' and 'join', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not securely connected', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not securely fastened or connected.
The parts of the machine were insecurely-joined, causing it to malfunction.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 17:09