incorrectly-answered
|in-cor-rect-ly-an-swered|
B2
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ˈænsərd/
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ˈɑːnsəd/
(answer)
response
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incorrectly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incorrectus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'correctus' meant 'set right.'
Historical Evolution
'incorrectus' transformed into the Old French word 'incorrigible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incorrect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not set right,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not correct.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a response that was not correct or accurate.
The question was incorrectly answered by most students.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 02:17