smooth-running
|smooth/run/ning|
B2
/smuːð ˈrʌnɪŋ/
Efficient operation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smooth-running' originates from the combination of 'smooth' and 'running', where 'smooth' meant 'even or without roughness' and 'running' referred to 'operating or functioning'.
Historical Evolution
'smooth' and 'running' were combined in modern English to describe systems or processes that operate without issues.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'smooth' referred to physical texture, but over time it evolved to describe processes that are free of difficulties.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operating efficiently and without problems.
The new software update has made the system smooth-running.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 12:34