inappropriately-left
|in-ap-pro-pri-ate-ly-left|
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/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriətli lɛft/
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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli lɛft/
(inappropriate)
not suitable
Etymology
'inappropriately-left' originates from the English word 'inappropriate,' combined with the past participle 'left,' where 'inappropriate' meant 'not suitable or proper.'
'inappropriate' changed from the Latin word 'inappropriatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'inappropriate.'
Initially, 'inappropriate' meant 'not properly assigned,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not suitable or proper.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
left in a manner that is not suitable or proper in the circumstances.
The documents were inappropriately-left on the desk overnight.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 21:01