weakly-held
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B2
/ˈwiːkli hɛld/
not strongly secured
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-held' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' an adverb form of 'weak,' and 'held,' the past participle of 'hold.'
Historical Evolution
'Weakly-held' combines the Old English 'wēac' (weak) and 'healdan' (hold), evolving into the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not strongly grasped,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is not strongly secured or firmly maintained.
The weakly-held beliefs of the group were easily challenged.
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