loosely-placed
|loose-ly-placed|
B2
/ˈluːsli pleɪst/
(loose)
not tightly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loose' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'lauss', where 'lauss' meant 'free, unattached'.
Historical Evolution
'lauss' transformed into the Middle English word 'lous', and eventually became the modern English word 'loose'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'free or unattached', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not firmly fixed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not firmly or tightly fixed in place.
The books were loosely-placed on the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 04:37