loosely-set
|loose-ly-set|
B2
/ˈluːsli sɛt/
not tightly fixed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loosely-set' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'set', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'set' meant 'to place or fix in a position'.
Historical Evolution
'loosely-set' changed from the Old English word 'losian' (to become loose) and 'settan' (to place), eventually becoming the modern English word 'loosely-set'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not tightly fixed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not tightly or firmly fixed in place.
The stones in the wall were loosely-set, making it easy to remove them.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 12:11