inefficiently-mixed
|in-ef-fi-cient-ly-mixed|
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli mɪkst/
poorly combined
Etymology
'inefficiently-mixed' originates from the combination of 'inefficiently' and 'mixed'. 'Inefficiently' comes from Latin 'inefficientem', meaning 'not producing the desired effect', and 'mixed' from Old English 'miscian', meaning 'to mix'.
'Inefficiently' evolved from the Latin 'inefficientem' through Middle English, while 'mixed' evolved from Old English 'miscian'.
Initially, 'inefficiently' meant 'not producing the desired effect', and 'mixed' meant 'to combine'. Together, they describe a mixture that is not effectively combined.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a mixture that has not been combined effectively or thoroughly.
The paint was inefficiently-mixed, resulting in uneven color on the walls.
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