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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

His business partner David Gold died in January 2023, while vice-chair Karren Brady quit the club last month with continued supporter abuse cited as one of the reasons.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Model Cindy Crawford, former American football player Tom Brady, and media personality Paris Hilton walked the runway.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

By contrast, shows like “The Brady Bunch” reinforced to young viewers, especially those from dysfunctional families, what healthy relationships and communication look like.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

First-year coach Joe Brady will try to guide Josh Allen to his first Super Bowl appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Hey, Brady, watch this!” he called out as he bounced the ball off a rusted and netless basket rim.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings