tightly-connected
|tight-ly-con-nect-ed|
B2
/ˈtaɪtli kəˈnɛktɪd/
closely linked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tightly-connected' originates from the combination of 'tight' and 'connect', where 'tight' meant 'firmly' and 'connect' meant 'to join together'.
Historical Evolution
'tightly' evolved from the Old English word 'tīht', and 'connect' from the Latin word 'connectere', eventually forming the modern English term 'tightly-connected'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'firmly joined', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'closely linked or associated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
closely linked or associated with something or someone.
The two companies are tightly-connected through their shared investments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 19:49