inappropriately-returned
|in-ap-pro-pri-ate-ly-re-turned|
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/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriətli rɪˈtɜrnd/
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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli rɪˈtɜːnd/
(inappropriate)
not suitable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inappropriate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inappropriatus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'appropriatus' meant 'suitable.'
Historical Evolution
'inappropriatus' transformed into the French word 'inapproprié,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inappropriate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not suitable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
returned in a manner that is not suitable or proper.
The book was inappropriately-returned to the wrong section of the library.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 03:16