badly-restored
|bad-ly-re-stored|
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/ˈbædli rɪˈstɔrd/
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/ˈbædli rɪˈstɔːd/
(restore)
bring back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badly-restored' originates from the combination of 'badly,' meaning 'in a bad manner,' and 'restored,' from the Latin 'restaurare,' meaning 'to renew or repair.'
Historical Evolution
'restaurare' transformed into the Old French 'restorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'restore' meant 'to renew or repair,' and 'badly' added the nuance of poor quality to the restoration process.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been restored in a poor or unsatisfactory manner.
The painting was badly-restored, with visible brush strokes and mismatched colors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 08:58