poorly-blended
|poor-ly-blend-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli ˈblɛndɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈblɛndɪd/
(blend)
mix smoothly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blend' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'blanda,' where 'blanda' meant 'to mix.'
Historical Evolution
'blanda' transformed into the Middle English word 'blenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blend.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mix or mingle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not mixed or combined well, resulting in a lack of uniformity or smoothness.
The soup was poorly-blended, with chunks of vegetables floating on top.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 19:40