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  Brady

  noun

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

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

Brady

¹ American  

[brey-dee] / ˈbreɪ di /

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.

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brady- ² American  

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

   bradytelic.

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brady- British  

combining form

1. indicating slowness

   bradycardia

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Usage

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.”

Etymology

Origin of brady-

< Greek, combining form of bradýs slow, heavy

Example Sentences

This is me telling you Haaland was probably going to score some goals Tuesday against Iraq in the House of Tom Brady.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

However, the pair are also wanting to rebuild relationships with the club's fans, who have previously launched repeated protests against Sullivan and former vice-chair Karren Brady over the running of the club.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Tom Brady saw LeBron James’ ring during the 2020 offseason and convinced the Buccaneers to go with Arasheben.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

To deal with others, he has sent Karoline Leavitt, his pep secretary, into the Brady Briefing Room to handle the reporters he despises.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

But Mr. Brady II is pulling down another book from his shelf and handing it to me.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins