inadequately-packaged
|in-ad-e-quate-ly-pack-aged|
/ɪnˈædɪkwətli ˈpækɪdʒd/
insufficiently wrapped
Etymology
'inadequately-packaged' originates from the combination of 'inadequate' and 'package,' where 'inadequate' means 'not sufficient' and 'package' refers to 'the act of wrapping or boxing goods.'
'inadequate' changed from the Latin word 'inaequatus' meaning 'unequal,' and 'package' evolved from the Middle English 'pakage,' referring to a bundle or parcel.
Initially, 'inadequate' meant 'unequal or not matching,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not sufficient.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an item that has not been packaged sufficiently to ensure its safety or integrity during transport or storage.
The fragile items arrived inadequately-packaged, resulting in damage.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 08:09