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roughly-made

|rough/ly-made|

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/ˈrʌf.li meɪd/

hastily constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'roughly-made' originates from the combination of 'roughly' and 'made', where 'roughly' is derived from 'rough', meaning 'not smooth or even', and 'made' is the past participle of 'make'.

Historical Evolution

'roughly' evolved from the Old English word 'ruh', and 'made' from the Old English 'macian', eventually forming the modern English term 'roughly-made'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'roughly' meant 'in a rough manner', and 'made' meant 'created or constructed', which together have retained their meaning in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or produced in a hasty or unrefined manner, lacking precision or detail.

The roughly-made table had uneven legs and splinters.

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