unreliably-connected
|un-re-li-a-bly-con-nect-ed|
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli kəˈnɛktɪd/
unstable connection
Etymology
'unreliably-connected' originates from the combination of 'unreliable' and 'connected'. 'Unreliable' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'reliable' from Latin 'reliabilis', meaning 'that may be relied on'. 'Connected' comes from Latin 'connectere', meaning 'to bind together'.
'Unreliable' evolved from Middle English 'relyable', and 'connected' from Middle English 'connecten'.
Initially, 'unreliable' meant 'not to be trusted', and 'connected' meant 'joined together'. The combined term now refers to a connection that is not stable.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a connection that is not stable or dependable.
The internet in the rural area is unreliably-connected, causing frequent disruptions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 17:55