poorly-modified
|poor-ly-mod-i-fied|
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/ˈpʊrli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
inadequately changed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-modified' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'modified,' from Latin 'modificare,' meaning 'to limit or regulate.'
Historical Evolution
'poorly-modified' combines the adverb 'poorly' with the past participle 'modified,' which evolved from the Latin 'modificare.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'modified' meant 'to limit or regulate,' but in combination with 'poorly,' it evolved to mean 'not adequately changed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adequately or effectively altered or changed.
The poorly-modified software led to numerous bugs.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 13:33