reliably-led
|re-li-a-bly-led|
C1
/rɪˈlaɪəbli lɛd/
dependably guided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reliably-led' originates from the combination of 'reliable' and 'led', where 'reliable' means 'dependable' and 'led' is the past participle of 'lead', meaning 'to guide or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'reliable' comes from the French word 'reliable', and 'led' is derived from the Old English word 'lædan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reliable' meant 'able to be relied upon', and 'led' meant 'guided'. Together, they convey the idea of being guided in a dependable manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or directed in a dependable and trustworthy manner.
The project was reliably-led by an experienced manager.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 06:16