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reliably-backed

|re-li-a-bly-backed|

B2

/rɪˈlaɪəbli-bækt/

supported with evidence

Etymology
Etymology Information

'back' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bæc', where 'bæc' meant 'the rear part of the body'.

Historical Evolution

'bæc' transformed into the Middle English word 'bak', and eventually became the modern English word 'back'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the rear part of the body', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'support or endorse'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

supported or confirmed with reliable evidence or backing.

The theory was reliably-backed by numerous studies.

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Last updated: 2025/07/10 18:23