indifferently-made
|in-dif-fer-ent-ly-made|
C1
/ɪnˈdɪfərəntli meɪd/
carelessly constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indifferently-made' originates from the English word 'indifferent,' which comes from the Latin word 'indifferens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'differens' meant 'differing.'
Historical Evolution
'indifferens' transformed into the Old French word 'indifferent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indifferent.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not differing or distinct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking interest or care.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or produced without care or attention to detail.
The indifferently-made chair broke after just a few uses.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 04:56
