single-led
|sin-gle-led|
/ˈsɪŋɡəl lɛd/
guided by one / having one LED
Etymology
'single-led' originates from Modern English compounding of 'single' (from Latin 'singulus' via Old French 'sengle', meaning 'one, single') and 'led' (the past participle of 'lead', from Old English 'lǣdan', meaning 'to guide, bring').
'single' evolved from Latin 'singulus' → Old French 'sengle' → Middle English 'singel' → modern English 'single'. 'Lead' (past 'led') evolved from Old English 'lǣdan' → Middle English 'leden' → modern English 'lead/led'. The compound 'single-led' is a modern English formation combining those elements.
The components originally meant 'one' and 'to guide'; combined in modern usage they convey either 'guided by one' (a single leader) or, in technical contexts, 'incorporating one LED'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
guided, directed, or organized by a single leader or leading body; having one person or entity in charge.
The project was single-led, with one manager responsible for all decisions.
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Adjective 2
containing or using a single LED (light-emitting diode). (Often written as 'single-LED' with 'LED' capitalized in technical contexts.)
The flashlight is single-led and produces a focused beam.
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Last updated: 2025/12/04 01:15