safely-attached
|safe-ly-at-tached|
B2
/ˈseɪfli əˈtætʃt/
securely fastened
Etymology
Etymology Information
'safely-attached' originates from the combination of 'safe' and 'attach', where 'safe' meant 'free from harm' and 'attach' meant 'to fasten or join'.
Historical Evolution
'safely-attached' evolved from the Old French word 'saf', meaning 'safe', and the Middle English 'attachen', meaning 'to attach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'securely fastened', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
securely fastened or connected.
The child seat is safely-attached to the car.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 21:39