badly-fixed
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B2
/ˈbædli fɪkst/
poorly repaired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badly-fixed' is a compound word formed from 'badly' and 'fixed'. 'Badly' originates from Old English 'bædlic', meaning 'in a bad manner', and 'fixed' comes from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
Historical Evolution
'Badly' evolved from Old English 'bædlic' to Middle English 'badliche', and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus' to Middle English 'fixen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'badly' meant 'in a bad manner', and 'fixed' meant 'fastened'. The compound 'badly-fixed' retains the original meanings, indicating something poorly repaired or installed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly or inadequately repaired or installed.
The badly-fixed shelf fell off the wall.
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