ill-equipped
|ill-equipped|
B2
/ɪl ɪˈkwɪpt/
lacking necessary resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ill-equipped' originates from the combination of 'ill,' meaning 'badly,' and 'equipped,' from the verb 'equip,' which comes from the Old French 'equiper,' meaning 'to fit out or furnish.'
Historical Evolution
'equiper' transformed into the Middle English word 'equipen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'equip.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'equip' meant 'to fit out or furnish,' and over time, 'ill-equipped' evolved to mean 'not having the necessary equipment or resources.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the necessary equipment, skills, or resources to do something effectively.
The team was ill-equipped to handle the emergency situation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41