inappropriately-separated
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/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriətli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
(inappropriate)
not suitable
Etymology
'inappropriately-separated' originates from the combination of 'inappropriate' and 'separated'. 'Inappropriate' comes from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'appropriatus' meaning 'suitable'. 'Separated' comes from Latin 'separatus', past participle of 'separare', meaning 'to divide'.
'Inappropriately-separated' evolved from the combination of 'inappropriate' and 'separated', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English.
Initially, 'inappropriate' meant 'not suitable', and 'separated' meant 'divided'. The combined term 'inappropriately-separated' now specifically refers to something divided in an unsuitable manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
separated in a manner that is not suitable or proper.
The documents were inappropriately-separated, causing confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 13:41