widely-held
|wide-ly-held|
B2
/ˈwaɪdli hɛld/
commonly accepted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'widely-held' originates from the combination of 'wide' and 'hold', where 'wide' meant 'broad' and 'hold' meant 'to possess or maintain'.
Historical Evolution
'widely-held' evolved from the Old English word 'wīd' meaning 'broad' and 'healdan' meaning 'to hold or keep', eventually forming the modern English term 'widely-held'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'broadly possessed or maintained', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'commonly accepted or believed'.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
commonly accepted or believed by many people.
It is a widely-held belief that exercise is beneficial for health.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 08:30