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immorally-performed

|im-mor-al-ly-per-formed|

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/ɪˈmɔrəli pərˈfɔrmd/

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/ɪˈmɒrəli pəˈfɔːmd/

unethically executed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'immorally-performed' originates from the combination of 'immoral' and 'perform,' where 'immoral' is derived from Latin 'immoralis,' meaning 'not conforming to moral standards,' and 'perform' from Old French 'parfornir,' meaning 'to carry out.'

Historical Evolution

'immoralis' transformed into the English word 'immoral,' and 'parfornir' evolved into 'perform,' eventually forming the modern English term 'immorally-performed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'immoral' meant 'not conforming to moral standards,' and 'perform' meant 'to carry out.' The combined term 'immorally-performed' retains the essence of these meanings, indicating an action carried out unethically.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed in a manner that is considered unethical or against moral principles.

The act was immorally-performed, disregarding the ethical guidelines.

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Last updated: 2025/05/24 07:35