uneven-fingered
|un-e-ven-fin-gered|
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/ʌnˈiːvən ˈfɪŋɡərd/
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/ʌnˈiːvən ˈfɪŋɡəd/
fingers of unequal size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uneven-fingered' originates from the combination of 'uneven' and 'fingered', where 'uneven' means 'not level or smooth' and 'fingered' refers to having fingers.
Historical Evolution
'uneven-fingered' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'uneven' and 'fingered'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having fingers of unequal length or size', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fingers of unequal length or size.
The pianist's uneven-fingered hands made it difficult to play certain pieces.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 03:21