poorly-restored
|poor-ly-re-stored|
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/ˈpʊrli rɪˈstɔrd/
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/ˈpɔːli rɪˈstɔːd/
(restore)
bring back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-restored' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'restored,' which comes from the Latin word 'restaurare,' meaning 'to renew or rebuild.'
Historical Evolution
'restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'restore' meant 'to renew or rebuild,' and over time, 'poorly-restored' evolved to describe something that has been inadequately renewed or rebuilt.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not restored to a satisfactory or high standard.
The poorly-restored painting lost much of its original charm.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 13:49