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inappropriately-executed

|in-ap-pro-pri-ate-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|

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/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriətli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/

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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

(execute)

carrying out

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
executeexecutesexecutesexecutedexecutedexecutingexecuterexecutionexecutiveexecutedbadly-executedproperly-executed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'execute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exsequi,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'sequi' meant 'follow.'

Historical Evolution

'exsequi' transformed into the Old French word 'executer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'execute' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to follow out or carry out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to carry out or perform an action.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or carried out in a manner that is not suitable or proper.

The project was inappropriately-executed, leading to numerous issues.

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Last updated: 2025/07/17 02:15