deliberately-wrong
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-wrong|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɔːŋ/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɒŋ/
intentionally incorrect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliberately-wrong' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'on purpose,' and 'wrong,' meaning 'incorrect or false.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'deliberately-wrong' combines the adverb 'deliberately' from Middle English 'deliberat' and the adjective 'wrong' from Old English 'wrang.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'with careful consideration,' and 'wrong' meant 'incorrect.' Together, they evolved to mean 'intentionally incorrect.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally incorrect or false.
The report was deliberately-wrong to mislead the public.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 23:01