incorrectly-connected
|in-cor-rect-ly-con-nect-ed|
/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli kəˈnɛktɪd/
improperly linked
Etymology
'incorrectly-connected' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'connected'. 'Incorrectly' comes from the Latin 'incorrectus', meaning 'not corrected', and 'connected' comes from the Latin 'connectere', meaning 'to bind together'.
'incorrectly-connected' evolved from the combination of the words 'incorrectly' and 'connected', which have been used in English since the 15th and 16th centuries respectively.
Initially, 'incorrectly-connected' meant 'joined in a wrong manner', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is joined or linked in a wrong or improper manner.
The wires in the circuit were incorrectly-connected, causing the device to malfunction.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 21:56