inefficiently
|in-ef-fi-cient-ly|
B2
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/
(inefficient)
wasteful use of resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inefficient' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inefficientem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'efficere' meant 'to accomplish.'
Historical Evolution
'inefficientem' transformed into the French word 'inefficace,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inefficient' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not accomplishing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not achieving maximum productivity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not efficient or effective.
The project was completed inefficiently, resulting in wasted resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39