correctly-returned
|cor-rect-ly-re-turned|
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/kəˈrɛktli rɪˈtɜrnd/
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/kəˈrɛktli rɪˈtɜːnd/
properly sent back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'correctly-returned' originates from the combination of 'correctly,' meaning 'in a correct manner,' and 'returned,' meaning 'sent back.'
Historical Evolution
'Correctly' comes from the Latin word 'correctus,' and 'returned' comes from the Old French 'retourner.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'correctly' meant 'in a correct manner,' and 'returned' meant 'sent back.' The combined form retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accurately or properly sent back to its original place or owner.
The package was correctly-returned to the sender after the address was found to be incorrect.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 10:24