Meaning & use
Hinged
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Attached by or fitted with a hinge, allowing it to swing or pivot, or, figuratively, dependent on a particular condition.
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The cabinet has a hinged door that swings open to reveal the shelves.
His entire argument was hinged on a single disputed statistic.
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The figurative use 'hinged on' means the outcome depends entirely on one factor, as a door's movement depends on its hinge.
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