poorly-conducted
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/ˈpʊrli kənˈdʌktɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli kənˈdʌktɪd/
(conduct)
lead, organize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conduct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conducere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'conducere' transformed into the Old French word 'conduire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conduct' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead or bring together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to manage or direct.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed or managed in a substandard or ineffective manner.
The poorly-conducted experiment led to unreliable results.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 20:21