weakly-linked
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B2
/ˈwiːkli lɪŋkt/
not strongly connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-linked' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' meaning 'in a weak manner,' and 'linked,' meaning 'connected.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'weakly-linked' evolved from the individual words 'weakly' and 'linked,' which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'weakly' meant 'in a weak manner,' and 'linked' meant 'connected.' The combined term 'weakly-linked' has retained this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a connection or relationship that is not strong or robust.
The two theories are weakly-linked and do not support each other strongly.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 21:28