Where does “compressedly” come from?
compressedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
compressedly (English): In a compressed manner
Definitions
- In a compressed manner
Ancestry of “compressedly”, step by step
compressedly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English compressed
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | compressed | Pressed tightly together; Flattened, especially... |