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uniquely-linked

|u-nique-ly-linked|

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/juːˈniːkli-lɪŋkt/

distinct connection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'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.'

Meaning Changes

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