single-sided
|sin-gle-sid-ed|
B2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈsaɪdɪd/
one surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-sided' originates from the combination of 'single' and 'side', where 'single' meant 'one' and 'side' referred to 'a surface or aspect'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-sided' evolved from the combination of 'single' and 'side', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having one side', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having only one side or surface.
The document was printed on single-sided paper.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35