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indifferently-produced

|in-dif-fer-ent-ly-pro-duced|

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/ɪnˈdɪfərəntli prəˈdjuːst/

carelessly made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'indifferently-produced' originates from the combination of 'indifferent' and 'produce,' where 'indifferent' meant 'without interest or concern' and 'produce' meant 'to create or manufacture.'

Historical Evolution

'indifferent' changed from the Latin word 'indifferens' and 'produce' from the Latin word 'producere,' eventually forming the modern English term 'indifferently-produced.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'indifferent' meant 'not different or distinct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without interest or concern.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or manufactured without care, attention, or concern for quality.

The indifferently-produced goods failed to meet the company's quality standards.

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Last updated: 2025/04/19 19:28