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strongly-bonded

|strong-ly-bond-ed|

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/ˈstrɔŋli ˈbɒndɪd/

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/ˈstrɒŋli ˈbɒndɪd/

strong connection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'strongly-bonded' originates from the combination of 'strongly' and 'bonded', where 'strongly' is derived from 'strong', meaning 'having great physical power', and 'bonded' is the past participle of 'bond', meaning 'to join securely'.

Historical Evolution

'strongly-bonded' evolved from the Middle English word 'bond', which came from the Old Norse 'band', meaning 'a tie or binding'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'bond' meant 'a tie or binding', but over time it evolved to include the concept of a strong connection or attachment.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a strong connection or attachment between elements or components.

The molecules in the compound are strongly-bonded, making it very stable.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 03:44