weakly-attached
|weak-ly-at-tached|
B2
/ˈwiːkli əˈtætʃt/
not strongly connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-attached' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' meaning 'in a weak manner,' and 'attached,' meaning 'joined or fastened to something.'
Historical Evolution
'weakly-attached' evolved from the Middle English word 'weake' and the Old French word 'atachier,' eventually forming the modern English term 'weakly-attached.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not firmly joined,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not strongly connected or bonded.
The weakly-attached parts of the machine fell off during the test.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 00:56