minimally-confirmed
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/ˈmɪnɪməli kənˈfɜrmd/
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/ˈmɪnɪməli kənˈfɜːmd/
least verified
Etymology
'minimally-confirmed' originates from the combination of 'minimal' and 'confirm,' where 'minimal' means 'least possible' and 'confirm' means 'to establish the truth or correctness of something.'
'Minimal' and 'confirm' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'minimally-confirmed.'
Initially, 'minimal' meant 'least possible,' and 'confirm' meant 'to establish truth,' which together imply a confirmation to the least extent possible.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been confirmed to the least extent possible, often implying a lack of thorough verification or certainty.
The results of the experiment were minimally-confirmed, requiring further investigation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 01:36