ineptly-performed
|in-ept-ly-per-formed|
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/ɪˈnɛptli pərˈfɔrmd/
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/ɪˈnɛptli pəˈfɔːmd/
clumsily executed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ineptly-performed' originates from the Latin word 'ineptus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'aptus' meant 'fitting.'
Historical Evolution
'ineptus' transformed into the French word 'inepte,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inept' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fitting or suitable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clumsy or incompetent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a clumsy or incompetent manner.
The play was ineptly-performed, leaving the audience confused.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 02:37