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reliably-stocked

|re-li-a-bly-stocked|

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/rɪˈlaɪəbli stɑːkt/

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/rɪˈlaɪəbli stɒkt/

dependably kept supplied; consistently in stock

Etymology
Etymology Information

'reliably-stocked' originates from English as a hyphenated compound, combining the adverb 'reliably' (from 'reliable' + '-ly') with the past participle 'stocked' of the verb 'stock.' 'Reliable' is formed from 'rely' + '-able,' while 'stock' traces back to Germanic roots.

Historical Evolution

'reliably' developed in Modern English from 'reliable,' and 'stocked' is the participial form of 'stock,' a word descending from Old English 'stocc' (“tree trunk; post,” later “supply, store”). These elements were combined in modern usage to form the attributive compound 'reliably-stocked'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant “stocked in a manner that can be relied upon,” and it retains essentially the same meaning in current usage, especially in retail and supply-chain contexts.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

consistently kept supplied with necessary items; in-stock on a dependable basis.

Customers prefer pharmacies with a reliably-stocked inventory of essential medicines.

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Last updated: 2025/08/10 20:42