defectively-preserved
|de-fec-tive-ly-pre-served|
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/dɪˈfɛktɪvli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/dɪˈfɛktɪvli prɪˈzɜːvd/
imperfect preservation
Etymology
'defectively-preserved' originates from the combination of 'defective' and 'preserved'. 'Defective' comes from Latin 'defectivus', meaning 'imperfect', and 'preserved' from Latin 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'.
'Defective' evolved from the Latin 'defectivus' through Old French 'defectif', and 'preserved' from Latin 'praeservare' through Old French 'preserver'.
Initially, 'defective' meant 'lacking' and 'preserved' meant 'kept safe'. Together, they imply something kept in a flawed manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
preserved in a manner that is flawed or imperfect.
The artifact was defectively-preserved, leading to its rapid deterioration.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 05:27