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securely-whole

|se-cure-ly-whole|

B2

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/sɪˈkjʊrli hoʊl/

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/sɪˈkjʊəli həʊl/

completely safe and intact

Etymology
Etymology Information

'securely-whole' is a compound word formed from 'securely' and 'whole', where 'securely' means 'in a safe manner' and 'whole' means 'entire or complete'.

Historical Evolution

'Securely' comes from the Latin word 'securus', meaning 'free from care', and 'whole' comes from the Old English 'hāl', meaning 'entire'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'securely' meant 'free from care', and 'whole' meant 'entire'. Together, they convey the idea of being completely safe and intact.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a state of being completely intact and safe from harm or damage.

The package arrived securely-whole, with no signs of damage.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 23:36