impractically-adjusted
|im-prac-ti-cal-ly-ad-just-ed|
/ɪmˈpræktɪkli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
not suited for practical use
Etymology
'impractically-adjusted' originates from the combination of 'impractical' and 'adjusted', where 'impractical' means 'not adapted for use or action' and 'adjusted' means 'altered or moved to achieve a desired fit or condition'.
'impractical' comes from the Latin word 'practicus', meaning 'fit for action', with the prefix 'im-' indicating negation. 'Adjusted' comes from the Latin 'adjuxtare', meaning 'to bring near'.
Initially, 'impractical' meant 'not fit for action', and 'adjusted' meant 'brought near'. Over time, 'impractically-adjusted' evolved to mean 'not well-suited to practical situations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes someone or something that is not well-suited or adapted to practical situations or real-world conditions.
His impractically-adjusted approach to the project led to numerous setbacks.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 02:53