loosely-separated
|loose-ly-sep-a-rated|
B2
/ˈluːsli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
not tightly divided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely-separated' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'separate', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'separate' meant 'to divide or keep apart'.
Historical Evolution
'Loose' and 'separate' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old English and Latin roots respectively.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'separate' meant 'to divide', and these meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not tightly or strictly divided or kept apart.
The documents were loosely-separated in the folder.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 09:04