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faultily-done

|fault-i-ly-done|

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/ˈfɔːltɪli dʌn/

imperfect execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'faultily-done' originates from the English word 'faulty,' which comes from the Old French word 'faute,' meaning 'mistake or error.'

Historical Evolution

'faulty' evolved from the Old French 'faute' and combined with 'done' to form the modern English expression 'faultily-done.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'faulty' meant 'mistake or error,' and over time it evolved to describe something done in a flawed manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

executed in a manner that is flawed or imperfect.

The project was faultily-done, leading to numerous issues.

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Last updated: 2025/04/19 01:41