paper-reliant
|pa-per-re-li-ant|
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/ˈpeɪpər rɪˈlaɪənt/
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/ˈpeɪpə rɪˈlaɪənt/
dependent on paper
Etymology
Etymology Information
'paper-reliant' originates from the English word 'paper' combined with the suffix '-reliant', where 'reliant' means 'dependent on'.
Historical Evolution
'paper' combined with 'reliant' to form the modern English word 'paper-reliant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dependent on paper', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dependent on paper for functioning or operation.
The company is paper-reliant, using physical documents for all transactions.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 23:46