need-based
|need/based|
B2
/niːd beɪst/
dependent on needs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'need-based' originates from the combination of 'need' and 'based', where 'need' refers to a requirement or necessity, and 'based' indicates the foundation or basis of something.
Historical Evolution
'Need' and 'based' have been used in English for centuries, with 'need' deriving from Old English 'nēad' and 'based' from the Old French 'basse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'need-based' referred to anything founded on necessity, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
determined by or dependent on a person's needs.
The scholarship is need-based, so it is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 19:45