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insufficiently-packaged

|in-suf-fi-cient-ly-pack-aged|

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/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli ˈpækɪdʒd/

inadequate packaging

Etymology
Etymology Information

'insufficiently-packaged' originates from the combination of 'insufficiently' and 'packaged', where 'insufficiently' means 'not enough' and 'packaged' refers to the act of wrapping or enclosing items for protection.

Historical Evolution

'Insufficiently' and 'packaged' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'insufficiently-packaged' is a modern construct to describe inadequate packaging.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'insufficiently' and 'packaged' were used separately, but their combination has come to specifically denote inadequate packaging.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not packaged adequately to ensure safety or integrity during transport or storage.

The fragile items were insufficiently-packaged, leading to damage during shipping.

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Last updated: 2025/06/20 07:39