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ineffectively-run

|in-ef-fec-tive-ly-run|

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/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli rʌn/

poorly managed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ineffectively-run' originates from the combination of 'ineffectively' and 'run'. 'Ineffectively' comes from 'ineffective', which is derived from Latin 'ineffectīvus', meaning 'not producing the desired effect'. 'Run' is from Old English 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow, run'.

Historical Evolution

'Ineffectively' evolved from the Latin 'ineffectīvus' through Middle English, while 'run' evolved from Old English 'rinnan'. The combination into 'ineffectively-run' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'ineffective' meant 'not producing the desired effect', and 'run' meant 'to flow or move'. Combined, they describe something managed without achieving desired results.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed or operated in a manner that fails to achieve desired results or efficiency.

The company was ineffectively-run, leading to significant financial losses.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 00:50