perilously-linked
|per-il-ous-ly-linked|
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/ˈpɛrələsli-lɪŋkt/
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/ˈpɛrɪləsli-lɪŋkt/
dangerously connected
Etymology
'perilously-linked' originates from the combination of 'perilously' and 'linked'. 'Perilously' comes from the Latin word 'periculum', meaning 'danger', and 'linked' is derived from the Old English 'hlencan', meaning 'to join or connect'.
'Perilously' evolved from the Latin 'periculum' through Old French 'peril', while 'linked' transformed from Old English 'hlencan' to the modern English 'link'.
Initially, 'perilously' meant 'in a dangerous manner', and 'linked' meant 'connected'. The combination retains the original meanings, emphasizing a dangerous connection.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that is dangerously connected or associated.
The two companies were perilously-linked, with one relying heavily on the other's success.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 14:07