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inadequately-edited

|in-ad-e-qua-tely-ed-it-ed|

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/ɪnˈædɪkwətli ˈɛdɪtɪd/

(edit)

modify for publication

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
editeditseditededitededitingeditoreditioneditingeditedpoorly-editedbadly-editedinadequately-editededitable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'edit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'editus,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'dare' meant 'to give.'

Historical Evolution

'editus' transformed into the French word 'éditer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'edit' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give out or publish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to revise or correct written material.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not sufficiently revised or corrected.

The report was inadequately-edited, leading to several errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/10 08:52