loosely-related
|loose-ly-re-lat-ed|
B2
/ˈluːsli rɪˈleɪtɪd/
indirect connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely' originates from 'loose,' which comes from Old Norse 'lauss,' meaning 'free, unattached.' 'Related' comes from Latin 'relatus,' the past participle of 'referre,' meaning 'to bring back.'
Historical Evolution
'loosely' evolved from Middle English 'los,' and 'related' from Latin 'relatus,' transforming through Old French 'relater.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loosely' meant 'in a loose manner,' and 'related' meant 'brought back or connected,' evolving to mean 'indirectly connected.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected in a way that is not strong or direct.
The two topics are only loosely-related.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 15:04