badly-mixed
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B2
/ˈbædli mɪkst/
poorly combined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badly-mixed' originates from the combination of 'badly,' an adverb meaning 'in a bad manner,' and 'mixed,' the past participle of 'mix,' meaning 'to combine or blend.'
Historical Evolution
'Badly' comes from Old English 'bædlic,' and 'mixed' comes from the Latin 'miscere,' meaning 'to mix.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'badly-mixed' simply described a poor combination, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has not been combined or blended well, resulting in an uneven or unsatisfactory mixture.
The cake batter was badly-mixed, leading to lumps in the final product.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 12:54