tightly-separated
|tight-ly-sep-a-rated|
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/ˈtaɪtli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
(tight)
firmly secure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tightly-separated' originates from the combination of 'tight' and 'separate', where 'tight' meant 'firmly' and 'separate' meant 'to divide'.
Historical Evolution
'tight' changed from Old English 'thight' and 'separate' from Latin 'separatus', eventually forming the modern English word 'tightly-separated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tight' meant 'firmly' and 'separate' meant 'to divide', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
closely or firmly divided or kept apart.
The tightly-separated compartments ensured no leakage.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 15:51