loosely-determined
|loose-ly-de-ter-mined|
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/ˈluːsli dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
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/ˈluːsli dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
not strictly defined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely-determined' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'determine', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'determine' meant 'to establish or decide'.
Historical Evolution
'loose' and 'determine' were combined in modern English to form 'loosely-determined', reflecting a state of being not strictly defined.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'determine' meant 'to establish', but together they evolved to mean 'not precisely defined'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/26 12:26