loosely-attached
|loose-ly-at-tached|
B2
/ˈluːsli əˈtætʃt/
not firmly fixed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely-attached' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'attach', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'attach' meant 'to fasten or join'.
Historical Evolution
'loose' changed from the Old English word 'lēas' meaning 'free from bonds', and 'attach' from the Old French 'atachier', eventually becoming the modern English word 'attach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loose' meant 'free from bonds', and 'attach' meant 'to fasten', evolving into the current meaning of 'not firmly fixed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not firmly or tightly fixed in place; easily moved or detached.
The loosely-attached shelf fell when the wind blew.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 05:08