internet-reliant
|in-ter-net-re-li-ant|
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/ˈɪntərˌnɛt rɪˈlaɪənt/
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/ˈɪntəˌnɛt rɪˈlaɪənt/
(reliant)
dependent trust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reliant' originates from the Latin word 'religere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ligare' meant 'to bind.'
Historical Evolution
'religere' transformed into the Old French word 'relier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rely' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bind back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'depend on.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dependent on the internet for functioning or operation.
Many modern businesses are internet-reliant for their daily operations.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 07:35