poorly-structured
|poor-ly-struc-tured|
B2
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/ˈpʊrli ˈstrʌktʃərd/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈstrʌktʃəd/
lacking clear organization
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-structured' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'structured,' meaning 'arranged or organized in a specific way.'
Historical Evolution
'Poorly-structured' combines the adverb 'poorly' with the past participle 'structured' to describe something that is not well-organized.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not well-organized,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a clear, organized, or effective structure.
The poorly-structured essay was difficult to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 19:55