inexpertly-done
|in-ex-pert-ly-done|
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/ɪnˈɛkspərtli dʌn/
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/ɪnˈɛkspɜːtli dʌn/
lacking skill
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inexpertly-done' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'expertly' from 'expert,' which comes from Latin 'expertus,' meaning 'tried, tested.'
Historical Evolution
'inexpertly' evolved from the Latin 'expertus' through Old French 'expert,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expertly' with the prefix 'in-' added to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'expert' meant 'tried, tested,' but over time, 'inexpertly-done' evolved to mean 'performed without skill.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed or executed without skill or expertise.
The painting was inexpertly-done, with uneven brush strokes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 03:09