vaguely-linked
|vague-ly-linked|
B2
/ˈveɪɡli lɪŋkt/
unclear connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vaguely-linked' originates from the English words 'vague' and 'link', where 'vague' meant 'not clearly expressed' and 'link' meant 'a connection or relationship'.
Historical Evolution
'vague' and 'link' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'vaguely-linked'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'vague' meant 'not clearly expressed', and 'link' meant 'a connection'. Together, they evolved to describe a connection that is not clear or definite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected in a way that is not clear or definite.
The two events are only vaguely-linked.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 02:12