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ineffectively-manufactured

|in-ef-fec-tive-ly-man-u-fac-tured|

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/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli ˈmæn.jəˌfæk.tʃɚd/

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/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli ˈmæn.jəˌfæk.tʃəd/

poorly made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ineffectively-manufactured' originates from the combination of 'ineffectively' and 'manufactured'. 'Ineffectively' comes from the Latin 'ineffectivus', meaning 'not producing the desired effect', and 'manufactured' comes from the Latin 'manu factus', meaning 'made by hand'.

Historical Evolution

'Ineffectively' evolved from the Latin 'ineffectivus' through Old French 'ineffectif', while 'manufactured' evolved from 'manu factus' through Middle English 'manufatured'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'ineffectively' meant 'not producing the desired effect', and 'manufactured' meant 'made by hand'. Over time, 'ineffectively-manufactured' came to describe products made without quality or effectiveness.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced in a manner that lacks effectiveness or quality.

The product was ineffectively-manufactured, leading to numerous defects.

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Last updated: 2025/06/26 17:13