Where does “inelegant” come from?
Inelegant comes from Middle French inélégant, from Latin inelegans, composed of the Latin negating prefix in- and the past participle elegans, ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European ne.
inelegant (English): Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement,...
Definitions
- Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement,...
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