poorly-preserved
|poor-ly-pre-served|
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/ˈpʊrli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/ˈpɔːli prɪˈzɜːvd/
neglected condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-preserved' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'preserved,' meaning 'maintained in its original state.'
Historical Evolution
'Poorly-preserved' combines the adverb 'poorly' with the past participle 'preserved,' forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'preserved' meant 'maintained in its original state,' but when combined with 'poorly,' it evolved to mean 'not well maintained.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not maintained in good condition; showing signs of neglect or decay.
The ancient manuscript was poorly-preserved, with many pages missing.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 07:11