ineffectively
|in-ef-fec-tive-ly|
B2
/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli/
(ineffective)
lack of effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ineffectively' originates from the Latin word 'ineffectivus', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'effectivus' meant 'effective'.
Historical Evolution
'ineffectivus' transformed into the Old French word 'ineffectif', and eventually became the modern English word 'ineffective'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not producing an effect', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not produce the desired effect.
The team worked ineffectively, leading to a missed deadline.
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