tightly-associated
|tight-ly-as-so-ci-at-ed|
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/ˈtaɪtli əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
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/ˈtaɪtli əˈsəʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
(associate)
connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'associate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'associatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'sociatus' meant 'joined.'
Historical Evolution
'associatus' transformed into the Old French word 'associer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'associate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to join or connect,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
closely connected or linked with something else.
The two companies are tightly-associated in their business operations.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 15:36