improperly-divided
|im-pro-per-ly-di-vid-ed|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
incorrect division
Etymology
'improperly-divided' originates from the combination of 'improperly' and 'divided', where 'improperly' means 'not suitable or correct' and 'divided' means 'separated into parts'.
'Improperly' comes from the Latin word 'improprius', and 'divided' comes from the Latin word 'dividere'.
Initially, 'improperly-divided' meant 'not correctly separated', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been divided in a manner that is not correct or suitable.
The cake was improperly-divided, leaving some guests with larger pieces.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 17:30