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uncertainly-structured

|un-cer-tain-ly-struc-tured|

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/ʌnˈsɜːrtənli ˈstrʌktʃərd/

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/ʌnˈsɜːtənli ˈstrʌktʃəd/

ambiguous structure

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uncertainly-structured' originates from the combination of 'uncertainly' and 'structured', where 'uncertainly' is derived from 'uncertain', meaning 'not sure or definite', and 'structured' from 'structure', meaning 'the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex'.

Historical Evolution

'Uncertainly' evolved from the Old French word 'incertain', and 'structured' from the Latin word 'structura'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'uncertainly' meant 'not sure', and 'structured' meant 'arranged in a definite pattern'. Together, they evolved to describe something that lacks a clear or definite arrangement.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a structure that is not clearly defined or is ambiguous.

The project was uncertainly-structured, leading to confusion among the team members.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 20:18