improperly-given
|im-pro-per-ly-giv-en|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli ˈɡɪvən/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli ˈɡɪvən/
incorrectly bestowed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'improperly-given' originates from the combination of 'improperly' and 'given', where 'improperly' means 'in a manner not proper or suitable' and 'given' means 'bestowed or provided'.
Historical Evolution
'improperly-given' combines the adverb 'improperly' with the past participle 'given' to form a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'improperly' meant 'not proper', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they describe something bestowed in an incorrect manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
The instructions were improperly-given, leading to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 19:25