securely-held
|se-cure-ly-held|
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/sɪˈkjʊrli hɛld/
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/sɪˈkjʊəli hɛld/
firmly in place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'securely-held' originates from the word 'secure,' which comes from Latin 'securus,' meaning 'free from care.'
Historical Evolution
'secure' evolved from the Latin 'securus' through Old French 'secur,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'secure.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'secure' meant 'free from care,' but over time it evolved to mean 'safe' or 'firmly in place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
firmly or safely kept in place or position.
The documents were securely-held in the safe.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 08:55