securely-positioned
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/sɪˈkjʊrli pəˈzɪʃənd/
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/sɪˈkjʊəli pəˈzɪʃənd/
firmly placed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'securely-positioned' originates from the combination of 'securely' and 'positioned', where 'securely' means 'in a secure manner' and 'positioned' means 'placed in a particular location'.
Historical Evolution
'securely' and 'positioned' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'securely-positioned'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'securely' meant 'in a secure manner' and 'positioned' meant 'placed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
firmly or safely placed in a specific location or situation.
The vase was securely-positioned on the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 11:00