improperly-separated
|im-pro-per-ly-sep-a-rat-ed|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
incorrectly divided
Etymology
'improperly-separated' originates from the combination of 'improperly' and 'separated', where 'improperly' means 'not properly' and 'separated' means 'divided or set apart'.
The term 'improperly-separated' evolved from the combination of the words 'improperly' and 'separated', which have been used in English since the 15th century.
Initially, it meant 'not properly divided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not correctly divided or partitioned.
The improperly-separated components caused the machine to malfunction.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 14:08