poorly-demonstrated
|poor-ly-dem-on-strat-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪd/
(demonstrate)
show clearly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demonstrate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dēmonstrāre,' where 'dē-' meant 'completely' and 'monstrāre' meant 'to show.'
Historical Evolution
'dēmonstrāre' transformed into the Old French word 'demontrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'demonstrate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to show or point out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to clearly show or explain something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not clearly or effectively shown or explained.
The concept was poorly-demonstrated during the presentation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 20:47