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riskily-connected

|risk-i-ly-con-nect-ed|

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/ˈrɪskɪli kəˈnɛktɪd/

dangerous connection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'riskily-connected' originates from the English word 'risk,' which comes from the Italian word 'risco,' meaning 'danger.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'connected' is derived from the Latin 'connectere,' meaning 'to bind together.'

Historical Evolution

'risk' evolved from the Italian 'risco' to the modern English 'risk,' while 'connectere' transformed into the English 'connect.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'risk' meant 'danger,' and 'connect' meant 'to bind together.' The combination 'riskily-connected' implies a dangerous or uncertain connection.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes a situation or relationship that is fraught with potential danger or uncertainty due to its connections.

The company's riskily-connected investments led to its downfall.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 09:18