poorly-built
|poor/ly-built|
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/ˈpʊrli bɪlt/
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/ˈpɔːli bɪlt/
substandard construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-built' originates from the English word 'poorly,' which means 'in a poor manner,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build,' meaning 'to construct.'
Historical Evolution
'poorly' combined with 'built' to describe something constructed in a substandard manner.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'poorly' meant 'in a poor manner,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' Together, they describe something constructed inadequately.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed in a substandard or inferior manner.
The poorly-built house couldn't withstand the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 05:20