uniquely-linked
|u-nique-ly-linked|
/juːˈniːkli-lɪŋkt/
distinct connection
Etymology
'uniquely' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'unicus,' where 'uni-' meant 'one' and '-cus' meant 'pertaining to.' 'Link' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'hlenca,' meaning 'to bind.'
'uniquely' changed from the Latin word 'unicus' and eventually became the modern English word 'unique.' 'Link' transformed from the Old Norse word 'hlenca' and eventually became the modern English word 'link.'
Initially, 'unique' meant 'one of a kind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Link' initially meant 'to bind,' and this meaning has evolved to include connections in various contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is connected in a way that is distinct and without parallel.
The two concepts are uniquely-linked, making them inseparable in this context.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 20:28
