badly-installed
|bad-ly-in-stalled|
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/ˈbædli ɪnˈstɔld/
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/ˈbædli ɪnˈstɔːld/
(install)
set up or position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'install' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'installare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'stallare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'installare' transformed into the Old French word 'installer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'install' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place into position,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly or incorrectly set up or fitted.
The badly-installed air conditioner leaked water all over the floor.
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Last updated: 2025/06/09 14:23