steadily-supplied
|stead-i-ly-sup-plied|
B2
/ˈstɛdɪli səˈplaɪd/
(steady)
firm and stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'steadily-supplied' originates from the combination of 'steady' and 'supply', where 'steady' means 'firmly fixed' and 'supply' means 'to provide'.
Historical Evolution
'steady' changed from the Old English word 'stede' meaning 'place' and 'supply' from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed', and 'supply' meant 'to fill up', evolving into the current meaning of 'consistently provided'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consistently provided or available without interruption.
The factory has a steadily-supplied stream of raw materials.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 23:27