precariously-linked
|pre-car-i-ous-ly-linked|
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/prɪˈkɛəriəsli-lɪŋkt/
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/prɪˈkeəriəsli-lɪŋkt/
unstably connected
Etymology
'precariously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'precarius,' where 'prex' meant 'prayer' or 'entreaty,' indicating dependency on the will of another. 'Linked' comes from Old English 'hlencan,' meaning 'to join or connect.'
'Precariously' evolved from the Latin 'precarius' through Old French 'precarieus' and Middle English 'precarious.' 'Linked' transformed from Old English 'hlencan' to the modern English 'link.'
Initially, 'precarious' meant 'dependent on the will of another,' but over time it evolved to mean 'unstable or insecure.' 'Linked' has maintained its meaning of 'connected or joined.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that is not securely held or in position, likely to fall or collapse; dependent on uncertain premises or conditions.
The two companies are precariously-linked, relying heavily on each other's success.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 12:04