incorrectly-assigned
|in-cor-rect-ly-as-signed|
B2
/ˌɪn.kəˈrɛkt.li əˈsaɪnd/
(assign)
allocate task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assignare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'signare' meant 'to mark.'
Historical Evolution
'assignare' transformed into the Old French word 'assigner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assign' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark or designate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to allocate or designate a task or responsibility.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or allocated to the wrong person or place.
The task was incorrectly-assigned to the wrong department.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 15:36