incorrectly-divided
|in-cor-rect-ly-di-vid-ed|
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
wrongly separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incorrectly-divided' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'divided', where 'incorrectly' means 'not correct' and 'divided' means 'separated into parts'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'incorrectly-divided' evolved from the need to describe something that has been separated in a manner that is not accurate or correct.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'separated in a wrong way', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
divided in a manner that is not correct or accurate.
The report was incorrectly-divided into sections that didn't make sense.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 18:04