securely-whole
|se-cure-ly-whole|
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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
Last updated: 2025/04/14 23:36
