loosely-divided
|loose-ly-di-vid-ed|
B2
/ˈluːsli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
not strictly separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely-divided' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'divide', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'divide' meant 'to separate'.
Historical Evolution
'loose' and 'divide' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'loosely-divided'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'divide' meant 'to separate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is not strictly or tightly separated into parts.
The chapters in the book are loosely-divided, allowing for flexible reading.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 13:58