ineptly-applied
|in-ept-ly-ap-plied|
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/ɪˈnɛptli əˈplaɪd/
clumsily applied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ineptly-applied' originates from the English word 'inept,' which comes from the Latin word 'ineptus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'aptus' meant 'fitting.'
Historical Evolution
'ineptus' transformed into the English word 'inept,' and eventually combined with 'applied' to form the modern English term 'ineptly-applied.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inept' meant 'not fitting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clumsy or incompetent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been applied in a clumsy or incompetent manner.
The paint was ineptly-applied, leaving streaks on the wall.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 14:06