improperly-set
|im-pro-per-ly-set|
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli sɛt/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli sɛt/
incorrectly arranged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'improperly-set' originates from the combination of 'improperly' and 'set', where 'improperly' means 'not properly' and 'set' means 'to place or arrange'.
Historical Evolution
'Improperly' comes from the Latin word 'improprius', and 'set' has Old English origins from the word 'settan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'set' meant 'to place', and 'improperly' meant 'not suitable'. Together, they evolved to mean 'not correctly arranged'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not correctly or suitably arranged or positioned.
The improperly-set table caused the dishes to slide off.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 00:51