Etymology

inelegant

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Today it means: Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision. Full definition →

Middle French inélégant ← Latin inēlegāns
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  1. Latin · derived frominēlegāns
  2. Middle French · derived frominélégant
  3. English todayinelegant

From Middle French inélégant, from Latin inēlegāns; equivalent to in- + elegant.

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