ill-conceived
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/ɪl kənˈsiːvd/
poorly planned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ill-conceived' originates from the combination of 'ill,' meaning 'badly,' and 'conceived,' from the Latin 'concipere,' meaning 'to take in or grasp.'
Historical Evolution
'ill-conceived' evolved from the Middle English use of 'ill' as a prefix to denote something negative, combined with 'conceived,' which has been used in English since the 14th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'badly thought out,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly planned or thought out.
The project was ill-conceived from the start, leading to numerous issues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45