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inadequately-mended

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

B2

/ɪnˈædɪkwətli ˈmɛndɪd/

(mend)

repair

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
mendmendersmendsmendedmendedmendingmendingsmendermendabilitycarefully-mendedmendedbadly-mendedpoorly-mendedincorrectly-mendedshoddy
Etymology
Etymology Information

'mend' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'menden,' where 'menden' meant 'to repair or fix.'

Historical Evolution

'menden' transformed into the modern English word 'mend' through Old English influences.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to repair or fix something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

repaired in a way that is not sufficient or satisfactory.

The inadequately-mended fence fell over during the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/05/12 17:07