poorly-connected
|poor-ly-con-nect-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli kəˈnɛktɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli kəˈnɛktɪd/
inadequate connections
Etymology
'poorly-connected' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'connected,' meaning 'joined or linked together.'
'Poorly' and 'connected' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination into 'poorly-connected' is a more modern usage.
Initially, 'poorly' meant 'in a poor manner,' and 'connected' meant 'joined together.' The combination now specifically refers to inadequate connections.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having inadequate or insufficient connections, often referring to networks or systems.
The rural area is poorly-connected to the internet.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 14:05