erroneously-delivered
|er-ro-ne-ous-ly-de-liv-ered|
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/ɪˈroʊniəsli dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ɪˈrəʊniəsli dɪˈlɪvəd/
incorrectly sent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'erroneously' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erroneus,' where 'errare' meant 'to wander or stray.' 'Delivered' comes from Old French 'delivrer,' meaning 'to set free.'
Historical Evolution
'erroneus' transformed into the Middle English word 'erroneous,' and 'delivrer' became 'deliver' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'erroneous' meant 'wandering or straying,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'incorrect or mistaken.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
delivered in a mistaken or incorrect manner.
The package was erroneously-delivered to the wrong address.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 02:36