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unrealistically-adapted

|un-real-is-tic-al-ly-a-dapt-ed|

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/ˌʌnˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli əˈdæptɪd/

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/ˌʌnˌrɪəˈlɪstɪkli əˈdæptɪd/

impractically modified

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unrealistically-adapted' originates from the combination of 'unrealistic' and 'adapted'. 'Unrealistic' comes from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'realistic' meaning 'having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected'. 'Adapted' comes from Latin 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit to'.

Historical Evolution

'Unrealistically-adapted' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'unrealistic' and 'adapted'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unrealistic' meant 'not realistic', and 'adapted' meant 'modified to suit a new purpose'. Together, they describe something modified in a way that is not feasible.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

modified or changed in a way that is not practical or feasible in real-world scenarios.

The movie's plot was unrealistically-adapted to fit the director's vision.

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Last updated: 2025/04/05 07:19