unreliably-formed
|un-re-li-a-bly-formed|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli fɔrmd/
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/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli fɔːmd/
(unreliable)
not trustworthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreliable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'reliable' from the Latin 'reliabilis', meaning 'that may be relied on'.
Historical Evolution
'reliable' changed from the Old French word 'reliable' and eventually became the modern English word 'reliable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'that may be relied on', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dependable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consistently or dependably formed or structured.
The bridge was unreliably-formed, leading to safety concerns.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 09:44