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inappropriately-adjusted

|in-ap-pro-pri-ate-ly-ad-just-ed|

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/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriətli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

(adjust)

capable of modification

Base FormPluralPluralPresentPresentPresent3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.PastPastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverbAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'adjust' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ajuster,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'juster' meant 'to bring into line.'

Historical Evolution

'ajuster' transformed into the Middle English word 'ajusten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjust.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring into line or order,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to alter or move something slightly to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not properly or suitably adjusted to a particular situation or condition.

The inappropriately-adjusted equipment led to inaccurate results.

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Last updated: 2025/04/13 03:36