inadequately-fixed
|in-ad-e-qua-tely-fixed|
C1
/ɪnˈædɪkwətli fɪkst/
not securely attached
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inadequately-fixed' originates from the combination of 'inadequate' and 'fixed', where 'inadequate' comes from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'adequatus' meaning 'equal to'.
Historical Evolution
'inadequate' evolved from the Latin 'inadequatus' through Old French 'inadéquat', and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inadequate' meant 'not equal to the task', and 'fixed' meant 'fastened'. Together, they imply something not properly secured.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not securely or properly attached or repaired.
The shelf was inadequately-fixed and fell off the wall.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 18:21