improperly-sent
|im-pro-per-ly-sent|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli sɛnt/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli sɛnt/
incorrectly dispatched
Etymology
'improperly-sent' originates from the combination of 'improperly' and 'sent', where 'improperly' is derived from Latin 'improprius', meaning 'not proper', and 'sent' is the past participle of 'send', from Old English 'sendan'.
'improperly' evolved from the Latin 'improprius' through Old French 'impropre', and 'sent' evolved from Old English 'sendan'.
Initially, 'improperly' meant 'not proper', and 'sent' meant 'dispatched'. Together, they convey the idea of something being dispatched in an incorrect manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
sent in a manner that is not correct or appropriate.
The email was improperly-sent to the wrong department.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 13:19