peculiarly-associated
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/pɪˈkjuljərli əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
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/pɪˈkjuːliəli əˈsəʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
uniquely connected
Etymology
'peculiarly-associated' originates from the combination of 'peculiar' and 'associate'. 'Peculiar' comes from Latin 'peculiaris', meaning 'of private property', and 'associate' comes from Latin 'associatus', meaning 'joined with'.
'Peculiar' evolved from Latin 'peculiaris' to Old French 'peculier', and then to Middle English 'peculier'. 'Associate' evolved from Latin 'associatus' to Old French 'associer', and then to Middle English 'associaten'.
Initially, 'peculiar' meant 'private' or 'personal', but over time it evolved to mean 'distinctive' or 'unique'. 'Associate' has largely retained its meaning of 'to join or connect'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a unique or specific connection or relationship with something.
The two events are peculiarly-associated due to their timing.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 06:09