badly-presented
|bad-ly-pre-sent-ed|
B2
/ˈbædli prɪˈzɛntɪd/
(present)
current or gift
Etymology
Etymology Information
'present' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praesentare,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'esse' meant 'to be.'
Historical Evolution
'praesentare' transformed into the Old French word 'presenter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'present' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to display or show.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly or inadequately displayed or organized.
The report was badly-presented, making it difficult to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 02:45