weakly-founded
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/ˈwiːkli ˈfaʊndɪd/
insufficiently based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-founded' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' meaning 'in a weak manner,' and 'founded,' meaning 'established or based on.'
Historical Evolution
'Weakly-founded' combines the adverb 'weakly' from Old English 'wēac' and the past participle 'founded' from Old French 'fonder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'established in a weak manner,' but over time it evolved to mean 'based on insufficient evidence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
based on insufficient or poor evidence or reasoning.
The argument was weakly-founded and failed to convince the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 20:59