unreliably-supplied
|un-re-li-a-bly-sup-plied|
C1
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli-səˈplaɪd/
(unreliable)
not trustworthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreliable' originates from 'reliable' with the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'supply' from Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up'.
Historical Evolution
'unreliable' changed from 'reliable' by adding the prefix 'un-', and 'supply' evolved from the Latin 'supplere' through Old French 'soupleer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'supply' meant 'to fill up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to provide'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consistently or dependably provided.
The internet connection was unreliably-supplied, causing frequent disruptions.
Synonyms
inconsistently-providederratically-supplied
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/11 05:43