poorly-mixed
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/ˈpʊrli mɪkst/
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/ˈpɔːli mɪkst/
unevenly combined
Etymology
'poorly-mixed' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'mixed,' meaning 'combined or blended.'
'poorly' and 'mixed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'poorly' deriving from 'poor' and 'mixed' from the Latin 'miscere.'
Initially, 'poorly' meant 'in a poor manner,' and 'mixed' meant 'combined.' The phrase 'poorly-mixed' has retained its meaning of 'not thoroughly combined.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a substance or mixture that has not been combined thoroughly, resulting in an uneven distribution of its components.
The cake batter was poorly-mixed, leading to lumps in the final product.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 19:42