slowly-released
|slow-ly-re-leased|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsloʊli rɪˈliːst/
🇬🇧
/ˈsləʊli rɪˈliːst/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'release' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'laisser' meant 'to let go.'
Historical Evolution
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'release.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to let go or set free,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to allow something to move or flow freely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is released or emitted at a slow pace over time.
The medication is slowly-released to ensure a steady effect.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/18 12:32