improperly-handled
|im-pro-per-ly-hand-led|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli ˈhændəld/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli ˈhændəld/
(handle)
grip or manage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'handle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'handlian,' where 'hand' meant 'hand' and '-lian' was a suffix used to form verbs.
Historical Evolution
'handlian' transformed into the Middle English word 'handlen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'handle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to touch or feel with the hands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to manage or deal with.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or dealt with in an incorrect or unsuitable manner.
The improperly-handled chemicals caused a safety hazard.
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Last updated: 2025/07/19 10:55