unreliably-equipped
|un-re-li-a-bly-e-quipped|
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli ɪˈkwɪpt/
not reliably provided with equipment
Etymology
The word 'unreliably-equipped' is a compound formed from 'unreliably' (from 'unreliable' + '-ly') and 'equipped' (past participle of 'equip'). 'Unreliable' comes from 'un-' (not) + 'reliable' (able to be relied on), and 'equip' comes from French 'équiper'.
'Unreliably-equipped' is a modern English compound, formed by combining the adverb 'unreliably' and the adjective 'equipped'.
Initially, the parts meant 'not in a reliable manner' and 'having equipment', but together they now mean 'not having equipment in a reliable way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the necessary equipment in a way that cannot be depended on; lacking reliable equipment.
The team was unreliably-equipped for the harsh conditions.
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