one-sidedly
|one-sid-ed-ly|
B2
/wʌnˈsaɪdɪdli/
(one-sided)
biased or partial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one-sided' originates from the combination of 'one' and 'side,' where 'one' meant 'single' and 'side' referred to 'a position or aspect.'
Historical Evolution
'one-sided' evolved from the Old English word 'ān' meaning 'one' and 'sīde' meaning 'side,' eventually forming the modern English word 'one-sided.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to one side,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'biased or partial to one side.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is biased or partial to one side.
The judge ruled one-sidedly in favor of the plaintiff.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41