weakly-created
|weak-ly-cre-at-ed|
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/ˈwiːkli-kriˈeɪtɪd/
feebly made
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-created' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' meaning 'in a weak manner,' and 'created,' meaning 'brought into existence.'
Historical Evolution
'weakly' and 'created' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'weakly' deriving from Old English 'wēac' and 'created' from Latin 'creare.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'weakly' meant 'lacking strength,' and 'created' meant 'to bring into existence.' The combined term retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
something that is created with little strength or intensity.
The weakly-created sculpture couldn't withstand the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 19:16