improperly-joined
|im-pro-per-ly-joined|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli-dʒɔɪnd/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli-dʒɔɪnd/
incorrectly connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'improperly-joined' originates from the combination of 'improperly' and 'joined', where 'improperly' means 'not properly' and 'joined' means 'connected'.
Historical Evolution
'Improperly' comes from the Latin word 'improprius', and 'joined' comes from the Latin word 'jungere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'improperly' meant 'not suitable', and 'joined' meant 'connected'. Together, they describe something not suitably connected.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not correctly or suitably connected or linked.
The improperly-joined pipes caused a leak.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 13:50