reliably-equipped
|re-li-a-bly-e-quipped|
/rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bli ɪˈkwɪpt/
dependably provided with equipment
Etymology
'reliably-equipped' is a compound formed from 'reliably' and 'equipped.' 'Reliably' comes from 'reliable,' which is from 'rely' + '-able,' and 'equipped' is the past participle of 'equip,' from French 'équiper.'
'reliable' developed in the 16th century from 'rely' and '-able.' 'Equip' entered English from French in the 16th century. The compound 'reliably-equipped' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'equip' meant 'to fit out or furnish,' and 'reliable' meant 'that can be relied on.' The compound now means 'having equipment in a dependable way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the necessary equipment in a dependable or trustworthy manner.
The laboratory is reliably-equipped for advanced research.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 16:22
