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securely-connected

|se-cure-ly-con-nect-ed|

B2

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/sɪˈkjʊrli kəˈnɛktɪd/

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/sɪˈkjʊəli kəˈnɛktɪd/

firmly joined

Etymology
Etymology Information

'securely' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'securus,' where 'se-' meant 'without' and 'cura' meant 'care.' 'Connected' comes from Latin 'connectere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'nectere' meant 'to bind.'

Historical Evolution

'securely' changed from the Old French word 'secur,' and 'connected' evolved from the Latin 'connectere' to the modern English 'connect.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'securely' meant 'without care or worry,' and 'connected' meant 'to bind together.' Over time, 'securely-connected' evolved to mean 'firmly or safely joined.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

firmly or safely joined or linked together.

The devices are securely-connected to the network.

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Last updated: 2025/03/27 20:56