tightly-controlled
|tight-ly-con-trolled|
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/ˈtaɪtli kənˈtroʊld/
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/ˈtaɪtli kənˈtrəʊld/
(tight)
firmly secure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tight' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tīht,' where 'tīht' meant 'firmly drawn or stretched.'
Historical Evolution
'tīht' changed from Old English to Middle English as 'tight,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tight.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'firmly drawn or stretched,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'closely controlled or regulated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or regulated with strictness and precision.
The company operates under a tightly-controlled budget.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 16:30