faultily-fixed
|fault-i-ly-fixed|
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/ˈfɔːltɪli fɪkst/
incorrectly repaired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faultily-fixed' is a compound word formed from 'faultily' and 'fixed'. 'Faultily' originates from 'fault', which comes from Old French 'faute', meaning 'lack, deficiency'. 'Fixed' comes from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
Historical Evolution
'Faultily' evolved from Middle English 'faute', while 'fixed' evolved from Latin 'fixus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'faultily' meant 'in a faulty manner', and 'fixed' meant 'fastened'. Together, they describe something improperly repaired.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been fixed or repaired in a faulty or incorrect manner.
The machine was faultily-fixed, causing it to break down again.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 15:09