inadequately-installed
|in-ad-e-qua-tely-in-stalled|
B2
/ɪnˈædɪkwətli ɪnˈstɔːld/
(install)
set up or position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'install' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'installare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'stallum' meant 'place or position.'
Historical Evolution
'installare' transformed into the Old French word 'estaler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'install' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place into a position,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
installed in a manner that is not sufficient or satisfactory.
The heater was inadequately-installed, leading to frequent malfunctions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 19:26