faultily-assembled
|fault-i-ly-as-sem-bled|
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/ˈfɔːltɪli əˈsɛmbəld/
incorrectly constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faultily-assembled' originates from the English words 'faultily' and 'assembled', where 'faultily' means 'in a faulty manner' and 'assembled' means 'put together'.
Historical Evolution
'faultily' comes from the word 'fault', which has roots in Old French 'faute', and 'assembled' comes from the Old French 'assembler'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'faultily' meant 'in a faulty manner', and 'assembled' meant 'put together'. The combination retains the original meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or put together in a flawed or incorrect manner.
The faultily-assembled furniture collapsed under the weight.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 20:38