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

Kiffin, wearing a plaid top that appeared stolen from the Brady Bunch wardrobe closet, softened the tone of his departing statement, now saying he respected Ole Miss’s decision to exclude him from playoff coaching.

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As of now, though, AI is to the rest of the market what Marcia was to Jan on The Brady Bunch.

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As of now, though, AI is to the rest of the market what Marcia was to Jan on The Brady Bunch.

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During the 20 years they spent together with the New England Patriots, quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick went to nine Super Bowls and won six.

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Prosecution counsel Michael Brady said the trial, expected to last two weeks, would be heard in front of a High Court judge and a date was set for 5 May.

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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.”