ill-adapted
|ill-adapt-ed|
B2
/ɪl əˈdæptɪd/
not well suited
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ill-adapted' originates from the combination of 'ill,' meaning 'badly,' and 'adapted,' which comes from Latin 'adaptare,' meaning 'to fit or adjust.'
Historical Evolution
'Adapted' changed from the Latin word 'adaptare' and eventually became the modern English word 'adapted.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'adapted' meant 'to fit or adjust,' and 'ill-adapted' evolved to mean 'not well suited or adjusted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not well suited or adjusted to a particular environment or situation.
The plant was ill-adapted to the harsh desert climate.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 08:12