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inconveniently-placed

|in-con-ve-nient-ly-placed|

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/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəntli pleɪst/

awkwardly positioned

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inconveniently-placed' originates from the word 'inconvenient,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'inconveniens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'conveniens' meant 'suitable.'

Historical Evolution

'inconveniens' transformed into the Old French word 'inconvenient,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inconvenient' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not suitable or appropriate,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing difficulty or discomfort.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

located in a position that causes difficulty or discomfort.

The power outlet was inconveniently-placed behind the heavy desk.

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Last updated: 2025/03/23 06:00