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unclearly-conveyed

|un-clear-ly-con-veyed|

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/ʌnˈklɪrli kənˈveɪd/

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/ʌnˈklɪəli kənˈveɪd/

(convey)

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Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
conveyconveysconveysconveyedconveyedconveyingconveyanceunclearconveyedconveyable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'convey' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'conveier,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'veier' meant 'to carry.'

Historical Evolution

'conveier' transformed into the Middle English word 'conveyen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'convey.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to communicate or transport.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not communicated in a clear or understandable manner.

The instructions were unclearly-conveyed, leading to confusion.

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Last updated: 2025/04/08 03:20