badly-edited
|bad-ly-ed-it-ed|
B2
/ˈbædli ˈɛdɪtɪd/
(edit)
modify for publication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'edit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'editus,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'dare' meant 'to give.'
Historical Evolution
'editus' transformed into the French word 'éditer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'edit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give out or publish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly or inadequately edited, often resulting in errors or inconsistencies.
The book was so badly-edited that it was difficult to follow the plot.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 17:59