inadequately-checked
|in-ad-e-qua-tely-checked|
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/ɪnˈædɪkwətli tʃɛkt/
insufficiently verified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inadequately-checked' originates from the combination of 'inadequate' and 'checked', where 'inadequate' comes from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'adequatus' meaning 'equalized'.
Historical Evolution
'inadequate' changed from the Latin word 'inadequatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadequate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inadequate' meant 'not equalized', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not sufficient'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not thoroughly examined or verified, leading to potential errors or oversights.
The report was inadequately-checked, resulting in several factual errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 19:05