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

Mater Dei 4, Servite 2: Sebastian Navarro had a home run and Brady Guth an RBI single in the first inning of the Monarchs’ win.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Before his Oscar-nominated epic “The Brutalist,” Brady Corbet’s previous decades-spanning drama, 2018’s “Vox Lux,” divided audiences.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Major events have been canceled, including an F1 race, a capital markets forum and a flag football event featuring Tom Brady.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Even last season's promotion from League Two under Darren Moore, who was replaced by Brady three months ago, came at a cost.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Tuve’s electrostatic accelerator would produce high voltages, all right, Lawrence told Brady.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik