tightly-grouped
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B2
/ˈtaɪtli ɡruːpt/
closely packed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tightly-grouped' originates from the combination of 'tight' and 'group,' where 'tight' meant 'firmly or closely' and 'group' meant 'a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.'
Historical Evolution
'tight' and 'group' were combined to form the modern English word 'tightly-grouped.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tight' meant 'firmly or closely,' and 'group' meant 'a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.' This meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
closely packed or arranged together.
The houses in the neighborhood are tightly-grouped.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 10:23