Brady

¹

[brey-dee]

noun

1. James Buchanan Diamond Jim, 1856–1917, U.S. financier, noted for conspicuously extravagant living.

2. Mathew B., 1823?–96, U.S. photographer, especially of the Civil War.

3. a male given name.

brady-

²

1. a combining form meaning “slow,” used in the formation of compound words.

   bradytelic.

brady-

combining form

1. indicating slowness

   bradycardia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brady¹

< Greek, combining form of bradýs slow, heavy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brady¹

from Greek bradus slow

Example Sentences

But Viking quarterback Brady Bretthauer overthrew a wide-open Hudson Sanders in the end zone then had his third-down pass batted down as time expired.

From Los Angeles Times

Yes, he’s 37, but John Elway won a Super Bowl at 38, Peyton Manning won at 39, and Tom Brady won at 43.

From Los Angeles Times

Tom Brady never got to wear a Team USA jersey because, well, only other Americans play his kind of football.

From Los Angeles Times

First there were three teammates, led by quarterback Brady Bretthauer, pushing the pile from behind.

From Los Angeles Times

Brady’s minority stake was approved in October.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

What does brady- mean?

Brady- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “slow.” It is used in scientific and medical terms, especially in pathology.Brady- comes from the Greek bradýs, meaning “slow, heavy.”