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insecurely-linked

|in-se-cure-ly-linked|

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/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊr.li lɪŋkt/

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/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊə.li lɪŋkt/

unstable connection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'insecurely-linked' originates from the combination of 'insecurely' and 'linked', where 'insecurely' is derived from 'insecure', meaning 'not secure', and 'linked' from 'link', meaning 'to connect'.

Historical Evolution

'insecurely' evolved from the Latin word 'insecurus', and 'linked' from the Old English 'hlencan', eventually forming the modern English term 'insecurely-linked'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'insecurely' meant 'without security', and 'linked' meant 'connected'. Together, they describe a connection lacking security.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

connected in a way that lacks security or stability.

The network was insecurely-linked, making it vulnerable to attacks.

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Last updated: 2025/03/26 04:24