poorly-mended
|poor-ly-mend-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli ˈmɛndɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈmɛndɪd/
(mend)
repair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-mended' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'mended,' the past participle of 'mend,' which means 'to repair.'
Historical Evolution
'Mend' comes from the Old French word 'mender,' which means 'to repair or fix.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mend' meant 'to repair,' and 'poorly' indicated the quality of the repair, which remains consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
repaired in a substandard or inadequate manner.
The poorly-mended fence fell over in the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 20:54