imperfectly-fixed
|im-per-fect-ly-fixed|
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/ɪmˈpɜr.fɪkt.li fɪkst/
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/ɪmˈpɜː.fɪkt.li fɪkst/
not securely fastened
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imperfectly-fixed' originates from the combination of 'imperfectly' and 'fixed', where 'imperfectly' is derived from Latin 'imperfectus', meaning 'not complete', and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
Historical Evolution
'imperfectly-fixed' combines the medieval English word 'imperfect' with 'fixed', eventually forming the modern English term 'imperfectly-fixed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'imperfectly' meant 'not complete', and 'fixed' meant 'fastened'. Together, they evolved to describe something not securely fastened.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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