prominently-linked
|prom-i-nent-ly-linked|
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/ˈprɑːmɪnəntli-lɪŋkt/
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/ˈprɒmɪnəntli-lɪŋkt/
strong connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prominently-linked' originates from the combination of 'prominent' and 'link', where 'prominent' means 'standing out' and 'link' means 'connection'.
Historical Evolution
'prominent' changed from the Latin word 'prominere' meaning 'to project' and 'link' from the Old Norse word 'hlankr' meaning 'chain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'prominent' meant 'standing out' and 'link' meant 'chain', but over time they evolved to mean 'clearly visible' and 'connection' respectively.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly and strongly connected or associated with something.
The two companies are prominently-linked in the new project.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 11:57