inefficiently-made
|in-ef-fi-cient-ly-made|
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli meɪd/
(inefficient)
wasteful use of resources
Etymology
'inefficiently-made' originates from the word 'inefficient,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'inefficientem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'efficere' meant 'to accomplish.'
'inefficientem' transformed into the French word 'inefficace,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inefficient' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'not accomplishing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking efficiency.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or produced in a manner that lacks efficiency, often resulting in poor quality or performance.
The inefficiently-made gadget broke down after just a week of use.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 15:58
