incorrectly-dispatched
|in-cor-rect-ly-dis-patched|
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli dɪˈspætʃt/
(dispatch)
send quickly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispatch' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'dispacciare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'pacciare' meant 'to pack.'
Historical Evolution
'dispacciare' transformed into the French word 'despescher,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispatch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send off quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to send off or away with speed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
sent or delivered to the wrong location or in an incorrect manner.
The package was incorrectly-dispatched to the wrong address.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 12:28