inelegantly-made
|in/el/e/gant/ly-made|
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/ɪnˈɛlɪɡəntli meɪd/
lacking grace
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inelegantly-made' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'elegant' from Latin 'elegans', meaning 'tasteful' or 'refined'.
Historical Evolution
'Inelegant' evolved from the Latin 'inelegans', and 'made' from Old English 'macian', eventually forming the modern English term 'inelegantly-made'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inelegant' meant 'lacking in taste or refinement', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or created in a manner lacking grace or refinement.
The sculpture was inelegantly-made, with rough edges and uneven surfaces.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 19:09