improperly-restored
|im-pro-per-ly-re-stored|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli rɪˈstɔːrd/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli rɪˈstɔːd/
(restore)
bring back
Etymology
'restore' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'restaurare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'staurare' meant 'to build.'
'restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to build again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring back to a former condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been restored in a manner that is not correct or suitable.
The painting was improperly-restored, losing much of its original detail.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 17:26