slowly-fixed
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/ˈsloʊli-fɪkst/
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/ˈsləʊli-fɪkst/
gradual repair
Etymology
'slowly-fixed' is a compound word formed from 'slowly' and 'fixed'. 'Slowly' originates from Old English 'slāwlice', meaning 'in a slow manner', and 'fixed' comes from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
'Slowly' evolved from Old English 'slāwlice' and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus', eventually combining in modern English to form 'slowly-fixed'.
Initially, 'slowly' meant 'in a slow manner' and 'fixed' meant 'fastened'. Together, they describe something repaired at a gradual pace.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is repaired or resolved at a gradual pace.
The slowly-fixed leak in the roof was finally resolved after several weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 12:02