inefficiently-executed
|in-ef-fi-cient-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|
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/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/
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/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
poorly carried out
Etymology
'inefficiently-executed' originates from the combination of 'inefficiently' and 'executed'. 'Inefficiently' comes from 'inefficient', which is derived from Latin 'inefficientem', meaning 'not producing the desired effect'. 'Executed' comes from Latin 'executus', the past participle of 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out'.
'inefficiently-executed' combines the adverb 'inefficiently' with the past participle 'executed', forming a compound adjective.
Initially, 'inefficiently' meant 'not producing the desired effect', and 'executed' meant 'carried out'. Together, they describe an action carried out without efficiency.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a manner that lacks efficiency or effectiveness.
The project was inefficiently-executed, leading to delays and increased costs.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 04:15