poorly-conceived
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/ˈpʊrli kənˈsiːvd/
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/ˈpɔːli kənˈsiːvd/
poorly planned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-conceived' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'conceived,' from Latin 'concipere,' meaning 'to take in or grasp.'
Historical Evolution
'Conceived' changed from the Latin word 'concipere' to the Old French 'concevoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conceive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'conceive' meant 'to take in or grasp,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to form an idea or plan.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not well thought out or planned.
The project was poorly-conceived and failed to meet its objectives.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45