road-only
|road/only|
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/roʊd ˈoʊnli/
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/rəʊd ˈəʊnli/
restricted to roads
Etymology
Etymology Information
'road-only' is a compound word formed from 'road' and 'only', where 'road' originates from Old English 'rād', meaning 'a riding, journey', and 'only' from Old English 'ānlic', meaning 'unique'.
Historical Evolution
'road' evolved from the Old English 'rād' to the modern English 'road', while 'only' transformed from 'ānlic' to 'only'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'road' referred to a journey or riding path, but now it signifies a paved way for vehicles. 'Only' has retained its meaning of exclusivity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
restricted to use on roads only, not suitable for off-road use.
The vehicle is road-only and cannot handle rough terrains.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42