loosely-bonded
|loose-ly-bond-ed|
B2
/ˈluːsli ˈbɒndɪd/
not tightly joined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely-bonded' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'bonded', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'bonded' meant 'joined together'.
Historical Evolution
'loose' changed from the Old English word 'lēas' meaning 'free from' and 'bonded' from the Old English 'bonda' meaning 'householder'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loose' meant 'free from restraint', and 'bonded' meant 'joined', evolving into the current meaning of 'not tightly joined'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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