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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

Over the years, Sullivan, Gold and vice-chair Karren Brady took the brunt of criticism from supporters.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In April, Honeywell said it would sell its productivity solutions and services business for $1.4 billion in cash to Brady.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Baroness Karren Brady, then aged 23, who had been working in marketing on the Sport newspapers, was installed as managing director.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s not only targeting bad dealers but sending a message to the entire industry: button up,” Josh Scharff, general counsel of Brady United, told me.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Diamond Jim Brady dined with Lillian Russell and indulged his passion for sweet corn.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson