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questionably-organized

|ques-tion-a-bly-or-gan-ized|

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/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nə.bli ˈɔr.gəˌnaɪzd/

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/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nə.bli ˈɔː.ɡə.naɪzd/

doubtful arrangement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'questionably-organized' is a compound word formed from 'questionably' and 'organized'. 'Questionably' originates from the Latin word 'quaestionabilis', meaning 'doubtful', and 'organized' comes from the Greek word 'organon', meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.

Historical Evolution

'Questionably' evolved from the Latin 'quaestionabilis' through Old French 'questionable', while 'organized' evolved from the Greek 'organon' through Latin 'organizare'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'questionably' meant 'doubtful' and 'organized' meant 'arranged'. Together, they imply a doubtful arrangement.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged or structured in a manner that raises doubts about its effectiveness or efficiency.

The event was questionably-organized, leading to confusion among attendees.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 19:55