securely-placed
|se-cure-ly-placed|
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/sɪˈkjʊrli pleɪst/
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/sɪˈkjʊəli pleɪst/
firmly positioned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'securely-placed' originates from the combination of 'securely' and 'placed', where 'securely' means 'in a secure manner' and 'placed' means 'put in a particular position'.
Historical Evolution
'Securely' comes from the Latin word 'securus', meaning 'free from care', and 'placed' comes from the Old French 'placer', meaning 'to place'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'securely' meant 'without worry', and 'placed' meant 'to put', but together they evolved to mean 'firmly positioned'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
firmly or safely positioned in a particular place.
The vase was securely-placed on the shelf, ensuring it wouldn't fall.
Synonyms
safely positionedfirmly situated
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/29 04:16