tech-inept
|tech-inept|
B2
/tɛk-ɪˈnɛpt/
lacking tech skills
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tech-inept' originates from the combination of 'tech,' a short form of 'technology,' and 'inept,' which comes from Latin 'ineptus,' meaning 'unsuitable or awkward.'
Historical Evolution
'inept' changed from the Latin word 'ineptus' and eventually became the modern English word 'inept.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inept' meant 'unsuitable or awkward,' and over time it evolved to describe a lack of skill or proficiency.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking skill or proficiency in using technology.
He is tech-inept and struggles with basic computer tasks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45