unreliably-held
|un-re-li-a-bly-held|
C1
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli hɛld/
(unreliable)
not trustworthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreliable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'reliable' from the Latin 'reliabilis', meaning 'that may be relied on'.
Historical Evolution
'reliable' changed from the Old French word 'reliable' and eventually became the modern English word 'reliable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reliable' meant 'that may be relied on', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not securely or dependably maintained or possessed.
The data was unreliably-held, leading to frequent errors.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 19:48