luck-based
|luck/based|
B2
/lʌk-beɪst/
chance-dependent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'luck-based' originates from the combination of 'luck' and 'based', where 'luck' refers to 'fortune or chance' and 'based' means 'founded on or dependent on'.
Historical Evolution
'Luck' comes from Middle Dutch 'luc', and 'based' is derived from the Old French 'basse', meaning 'foundation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'luck' meant 'fortune or chance', and 'based' meant 'founded on'. The combination 'luck-based' has retained its meaning of being dependent on chance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dependent on chance or fortune rather than skill or strategy.
The outcome of the game is purely luck-based.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 22:30