correctly-dispatched
|cor-rect-ly-dis-patched|
B2
/kəˈrɛktli dɪˈspætʃt/
(dispatch)
send quickly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispatch' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'dispacciare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'pacciare' meant 'to strike a bargain.'
Historical Evolution
'dispacciare' transformed into the French word 'despescher,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispatch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send off quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to send off or deal with efficiently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
sent or delivered in an accurate or appropriate manner.
The package was correctly-dispatched to the recipient.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 12:45