poorly-divided
|poor-ly-di-vid-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
inadequately separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-divided' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a bad or inadequate manner,' and 'divided,' meaning 'separated into parts.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'poorly-divided' evolved from the need to describe something that is not effectively partitioned or separated.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not well separated,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adequately or effectively separated into parts or sections.
The poorly-divided room made it difficult to concentrate.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 13:46